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

If a shade tree was planted in the past few years, here are things to monitor to avoid major problems down the road.

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 ...

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 ...

Diagnostics of plant issues is one role of Extension horticulturists. In this article, I’ll share some current issues we’re ...

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 ...

What is mulch? In short, it is a covering, organic or inorganic, that is placed over soil. It may be wood chips, bark, rock, straw, lawn clippings, cardboard, leaf debris, rubber or plastic sheets.

According to the Agenda Action Sheet issued for the agenda item, California State Senate Bill (SB) 1383 requires local jurisdictions to purchase recycled organic mulch/compost products and/or energy ...

Two mountains of mulch arrived, one blocking us from leaving our own garage and the other blocking any view of the rising sun. The mountains cast us in shadows never previously experienced.

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