Discover the benefits of using mulch with ground cover plants and get tips for which types to use and the proper application ...

Ground covers are generally considered low maintenance, but there are some basic rules you'll want to follow for thriving ...

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

Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

For fall mulching, the best choice is a lightweight organic mulch that acts like a down jacket to trap pockets of air to keep ground temperatures warmer but also allows moisture to penetrate the soil.

Is it true that I won’t get any strawberries next year if I don’t cover my strawberry plants with lots of straw for the ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ...

There are still things you can do to prepare your lawns and gardens to manage the winter and emerge healthier next spring.

Cold temperatures alone doesn't necessarily damage roses, but rather the freeze-and-thaw cycles throughout the winter.

Stinkhorns are a type of mushroom from the Phallaceae family that arise in the landscape with their rancid stench. When the ...

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