At Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, we buy this by the semi-load. While this is a topic for an entire column, the short version is less is more. More than two inches of mulch generally reduces water ...

Composted pine bark: Hallie Dozier, an associate professor of forestry at the LSU AgCenter, says this is one of her favorite mulches. It’s readily available at any garden center. You can buy 2 ...

Start with dry leaves — it makes the whole process much easier. Look for maple, oak, and beech leaves, as they make excellent ...

If you don't want to use leaves or don't have any around, you can buy bagged mulch. Fornari recommends Coast of Maine Dark Harbor Blend Enriching Mulch for vegetable gardens. Its fine texture doesn't ...

Therefore, protective cover mulch is recommended to protect plants from extreme cold. More importantly, it prevents fluctuating temperatures and early spring warmups from bringing plants out of ...