When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Fall season is upon us and with it comes a list of rewarding outdoor tasks ...

Winter can be hard on the garden, so it's important to prepare your plants for frigid temperatures. Mulching is a great way to insulate plant roots from cold weather and protect them from the elements ...

Mulching is one of those annual tasks gardeners perform to get their plants ready for winter. A good blanket of mulch can protect perennials, trees, and shrubs, retaining valuable warmth and moisture ...

Mulching in the fall benefits most plants in your garden, but it is especially critical for some plants more than others. Mulching insulates the soil, suppresses weeds, and adds nutrients to the soil, ...

Fall mulch helps insulate soil, retain moisture, and protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles. It’s especially beneficial for new trees, shrubs, tender perennials, and bulbs in cold zones. Skip mulching ...

Although the benefits of mulching garden plants are many, wood mulch that has been improperly stockpiled can lead to plant injury or even death. Young herbaceous plants are the most susceptible to ...

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 ...

Question: Does putting mulch around my garden plants help them or prevent the soil from warming up or getting moisture from rainfall or irrigation? How do I know how much to mulch? I use compost and ...

Q: Our 8-year-old ponytail palm, named Dr. Seuss, has always been quite buoyant. Over the last several months, the leaves have lost many curls and droop downward instead of standing taller. We ...