A long-lasting mulch option can boost your garden's look and performance, but it comes with trade-offs worth weighing before ...

Q I want to cover the garden bed with cedar mulch this year. I recognize the benefits -- maintaining moisture in the soil, preventing weed growth, etc. If it is put down too early, won't it prevent ...

Herb Clarke, the venerable TV weather forecaster-turned-radio garden expert in Philadelphia, recently offered some advice on mulch. His thoughts: Mulch is relatively new to the garden scene, and ...

Mulch fires are an unfortunate problem that are becoming more common due to rising temperatures. Such fires can be caused by one of two reasons, either the mulches are not managed properly or they are ...

Q: Will cedar mulch hurt blueberries? Someone gave us several loads but now I’m wondering if it’s a good thing to apply to blueberries. Answer: While some mulches inhibit seed germination, cedar doesn ...

Fall leaves are a present, not a problem! They supply everything you need to mulch and feed your landscape. If leaves fall on your lawn, mow them promptly, before they start to smother the grass.

Mulch is a blanket, an organic material applied to bare soil around plants. Effective mulches include shredded hardwood bark, pine needles, coarse compost, and shredded native tree trimmings. Mulching ...