One of the best ways to control weeds in the home garden is by mulching — covering the soil surface around plants so that no ...

By Judy Allen, Master Gardener Using organic mulch in landscape beds, around trees and in vegetable gardens helps retain ...

Using organic mulch in landscape beds, around trees and in vegetable gardens helps retain moisture, deter weeds and moderate soil temperature. In these long, dry summer days, keeping moisture in ...

Another approach is to bury little paper cups so that their rims are flush with ground level, then fill them with beer. The ...

M ulch, in general, insulates and guards the garden bed by repelling insects and retaining water. However, sometimes, the scorching beams of the Sun can penetrate the mulch heap, setting it ablaze in ...

The heat isn't good news for everyone - gardeners are being urge to take extra care of their roses as temperatures continue to climb, otherwise they risk wilting away ...

If you’re tired of dragging hoses around or worrying about high water bills, it might be time to rethink how your garden uses water. Cutting back doesn’t mean giving up on beauty. With the right setup ...

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If you notice pure white patches of grass in a lawn or spread throughout a lawn, these are likely weedy grasses sprayed with ...

But "When done right," he explained, "organic mulch, particularly hardwood bark mulch, will provide a wide range of benefits to trees and other woody ornamentals." Instead of existing in unnatural ...