Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special ...

A mulch, in garden terms, is a layer of rock or organic matter placed over the soil in and around plants. A mulch layer benefits plants in several ways. Mulch conserves moisture and keeps the soil ...

Container gardening is a great way to grow plants, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to ...

Garden experts tend to apply around two inches of mulch, but each has their preference. "I like to add a mulch layer that's about 1-2 inches deep in the winter to really insulate the soil," says ...

Organics are the best way to go in your garden. Plenty of organic mulches are available, and they often can be had for free. Right out in your back yard or your neighbor’s you will find one good ...

Did you know that mulching your garden in winter is as beneficial as performing this gardening task in fall and spring? Find ...

Spring planting in mulch helps control weeds, including reducing the need to weed as much. Few weeds will come up through a 4-inch layer of hay. In spring we plant several crops into hay mulch to help ...

Covering the ground with a blanket of mulch is one of the easiest, quickest and most effective things you can do to protect, enrich and maintain the beauty and health of your garden. That may not come ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

It has been hot and dry, but we received some rain. We need to be doing things in our landscape and garden to conserve our plants and water as well. The simplest method is using mulches. Mulch is any ...