Key Points Fall mulch helps insulate soil, retain moisture, and protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles.It’s especially ...

A layer of organic mulch is one of the easiest ways to help your garden beds through winter. Shredded leaves or straw work ...

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.

INDIANAPOLIS — Bulbs are blooming and perennials are once again emerging from Indiana flower beds, so Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware and Garden offered reminders about the best mulch for those ...

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 ...

Sometimes, a seemingly gentle nudge can hit the rawest of nerves. And it seems that last week’s gentle diatribe on the constantly perplexing practice of volcano mulching was just that kind of nudge.

A Virginia fire marshal is warning homeowners about the dangers of mulch, which can spontaneously combust and cause extensive damage, after a recent fire ignited by the common gardening and ...

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — A Virginia fire marshal is warning homeowners about the dangers of mulch, which can spontaneously combust and cause extensive damage, after a recent fire ignited by the common ...