It has been a challenging summer for landscape and garden plants because of low soil moisture and record high temperatures. Mulch and compost figure in the effort to address the challenges. I’ll ...

Ah, fall is in the air, along with the stench of shredded hardwood mulch newly laid on top of soil. Mulch volcanoes won’t be far behind.Soon, landscapes across the fair metropolis will be marked by ...

Bare soil is a bad thing, so any natural mulch is better than no mulch. Why am I so negative about some mulches and positive about others, especially shredded native tree trimmings? Let’s review the ...

Shredded native tree trimmings are the best choice for mulching bare soil around all food crops and landscaping plants. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor I’ve been mulching bare soil around new ...

Make your plants healthy and happy (and your life easier) by choosing the best mulch for your landscape. The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and ...