Fall is an excellent time to spread mulch over the roots of trees, shrubs and perennials. “It will benefit plants at any time of the year,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton ...

Although not much is going on in the garden when winter approaches, there are a few tasks that can help protect your garden and get it ready for healthy growth next season. The unexpected time you'll ...

A gardener shovels mulch into garden beds around his home. - Georgepeters/Getty Images A good layer of organic mulch can suppress weeds, regulate soil temperatures, and help retain moisture so you don ...

Head out into the forest and you'll find every plant surrounded by nature's mulch — fallen leaves and decomposing vegetation. The soil beneath the litter is usually moist and nutrient-rich. We can ...

The differences between substances used for mulch are mostly about the aesthetics and convenience of the gardener. “Plants aren’t so particular,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The ...

In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's best friend. You can shred all of those autumn leaves or use another type of mulch to feed your lawn, enrich the soil in the vegetable garden, ...

Don't you just love that feeling of tucking your plants in for winter by placing a nice layer of mulch around them? It benefits your plants by suppressing disease, protecting bare soil from erosion, ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It seems we have skipped early spring weather and have moved right into summer with temperatures in the mid-80s. We have received plenty of moisture in the ...