Avoid fine-textured or waxy mulch and mulching fabrics, as they can actually repel water and prevent it from seeping into the soil. Apply an even, 2- to 3-inch layer that covers the root zone around ...

Putting your garden to bed properly in the fall can make all the difference come springtime. It's crucial you take all the measures necessary to protect your perennials before you leave them to ...

I think I’d be hard pressed to find a gardener unaware of mulch, that stuff you put under plants to help keep down weeds and make your landscape beds look more defined. But there’s more to mulch than ...

Following the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, mulch. Adding mulch around ...

Garden centers sell bags of mulch every spring, yet one of the most powerful soil protectors often piles up for free just a few steps away from the garden bed. Leaves scatter across lawns, patios, and ...

The calendar may say spring begins in March, but seasoned gardeners know that timing matters more than dates. Walk through ...

Maintaining a garden can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Between watering and pulling up pesky weeds, your gardening to-do list probably feels endless. Of course, working in the yard is pretty ...

Q: Do tomatoes need pruning? A: When we first plant our baby tomato plants outside, we will remove the bottom side shoots and dig a hole deep enough to cover several inches of the main stem. If you ...

Q: I was told that I should mulch my perennial plants with wood chips or straw for the winter. I mulch them each spring so that there will be fewer weeds, but what will mulching them do over the ...

Want bigger blooms and sweeter fruit from UK beds? See which plants adore cocoa shell mulch, and where this chocolate-scented ...