While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...

Flush with cardboard, the author adopts the common practice of using it as a mulching medium. Is cardboard mulch toxic? Recent research shows PFAS can accumulate in crop vegetables. A simple home test ...

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

I was teaching our new class of Master Gardeners recently about mulches, and the question about pine straw came about. One lady sheepishly admitted that while she lived in Tennessee, they would buy ...

The playground at Honesdale's Central Park has been stored after rubber mulch under it was found toxic to trees.