Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall. Getty Images In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's ...

Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can lead to trouble. “Mulch should be a flat, even layer over the soil,” said Spencer ...

A good layer of organic mulch can suppress weeds, regulate soil temperatures, and help retain moisture so you don't have to water your plants as often. Aside from its benefits to plants, mulch is also ...

Why use mulch? Learn about mulch benefits, how to make mulch for gardens and landscapes, and what type of mulch is best. With temperatures increasing due to global climate change, and long dry summers ...

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

Question: I am ready to add a new layer of mulch around the shrubs. Do I remove the old mulch when applying the new pine bark? Answer: Leave the old mulch in place and add a new layer of pine bark.

Whether you need to remove old mulch before adding a new layer depends on a number of considerations, including its composition and condition.

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 ...