Select from the many different types of mulch based on local availability, cost, appearance, quality, benefits to soil, and ...

(WGHP) — You hear a lot of people say they spent the weekend spreading mulch. It makes lawns and flower beds look pretty, and ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture ...

Whether you use pine straw, bark or some other material, most types of mulch are natural — so they decompose over time and must be replenished regularly to be most effective and look their best.

It makes lawns and flower beds look pretty, and it helps insulate plants, but gardeners have more than a dozen different types of mulch to choose from.