Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers of up to 1 inch and top ...

We all love the look of a freshly mulched garden bed or tree well. Besides looking great, there are quite a few other benefits to mulch. Mulch can suppress weeds by blocking the light that some seeds ...

Mulch is practical -- it holds moisture and controls weeds. It is also a design element that helps give your landscape a clean, unified look. What mulch should you use on your landscape beds? My first ...

When you tidy up the garden after the winter, don’t tidy it too much. “Make sure you leave the mulch layer that covers your garden’s soil,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

Either buy compost for propagation, or you can make it. With homemade compost, you know what is in it. Having good materials ...

For many, wood mulch is a go-to for covering landscaping beds. However, there's an alternative that's free, eco-friendly, and ...

The leaves are falling all over the state now. There are several things you can do with those leaves. One great way to use them to your — and your plants’ — benefit is to use leaf litter as mulch.

A fresh layer of mulch can make a garden look clean and healthy. It gives flower beds a tidy appearance, helps the soil hold moisture, and can even reduce weed growth during the hottest months of the ...

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 ...