It's hard to believe that something a simple as the color of plastic mulch might have an effect on the number of tomatoes you ...

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 ...

The Cotterells’ garden is a perfect example of how thoughtful landscaping, paired with environmentally friendly materials, ...

If you use mulch in your landscape ... Some shredded mulches are dyed red, brown and black; others are all natural. Most that are available commercially are partially composted and ready to ...

Imagine growing a plant that beautifies your garden while providing powerful natural remedies. Elderberries thrive with ...

Don’t take take cuttings, pull sections of the plants and put them into 2-4 inch plant pots and then put them in a bright ...

Mulch, mulch, mulch! This is so important for ... It is fun to drive around neighborhoods and see the black bags of pine straw destined for the trash. Many gardeners have found gold in these ...

Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost ... They go well uncooked with blue cheese or hams, and are delicious hot, especially when stewed with spices in red wine. Like all trees, sometimes a ...