Leaving your grass clippings in place will also be greatly beneficial if you’re treating your lawn with a fertilizer or a product like a herbicide. Chemicals are usually absorbed by the grass and will ...

Using mulch as a barrier to keep ticks away can be effective, but you have to use the right kind. Some types of mulch repel, ...

Mulch can lighten a gardener's load by protecting plants, locking in moisture, and beautifying the space. But each type has ...

The best wood chippers efficiently break down yard waste, creating mulch and compost from branches, leaves and twigs. These machines are time- and money-savers, creating usable byproducts of debris ...

Turn fallen branches into compost for sustainable gardening. Use tree branches as firewood to save on energy costs. Create ...

The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and keeping their roots cooler in summer and warmer in winter. It can also make your life easier by discouraging ...

It’s mid-August, which means that between harvesting and processing, gardeners also need to be thinking about the transition to fall. That includes two important steps: top dressing with compost and ...

KERNERSVILLE -- The town will sell mulch and compost each Wednesday and Saturday beginning Saturday. The sale will end May 17 or when the supply is gone. The mulch is made from yard waste collected ...