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

Experts look at the most effective coverings for your beds and borders.

In a recent column, I proposed mulches composed of living plants as an environmentally-friendly alternative for suppressing weeds, enhancing garden plant growth and nurturing the soil. I suspect, ...

A practical guide to garden mulch: learn organic and inorganic types, benefits for moisture, temperature, and weeds, plus ...

Gardening expert explains the key thing to check when buying mulch for spring, with advice on choosing between compost, bark, manure and other options ...

How deep should your mulch be? Expert gives top tips for your garden this spring - ‘Nine times out of 10, a customer is going to choose aesthetics over nearly everything’ ...

Compost is costly, I can’t deny it. It’s also been in short supply as more of us are tending our gardens and nurturing our soil. Bark, on the other hand, is relatively cheap and plentiful. If compost ...

Sometimes even the best innovations have unexpected consequences. For example, one of the most important and successful pieces of environmental legislation in the history of the United States ...

If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those ...

Everyone who thinks woody mulch in the flowerbeds and heaped around tree trunks in perfect cones makes a garden attractive, please go to your nearest library or bookstore immediately, and check out ...

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