Mulching protects perennials from cold temperatures and helps maintain moisture. But this common mistake could kill your ...

Mulching is vital fall prep to ensure our garden soil is at optimum health come spring. Covering bare soil is a way of ...

Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

Q. I noticed my neighbor applying mulch to many of the perennials in his garden. I remember reading somewhere that you should not apply mulch too early. Is that true? Why? A. You are correct. Mulches ...

Here’s the thing about winter: while you’re bundling up and sipping hot cocoa, there’s an entire hidden world beneath your ...

“How do I protect my perennials over winter? Some people tell me to mulch; others say that mulching harbors mice that will eat the plants.” Confusing it isn't. It is a matter of when you mulch and ...

1 The heat sneaked in quickly, didn’t it? Be sure to irrigate regularly, and let the water run long enough to soak in deeply. Plants use the most water when temperatures are high, whenever a breeze ...

Following the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, mulch. Adding mulch around ...

Gardeners' World presenter Joe Swift has shared the best time to mulch your garden beds ahead of the cold winter months - and ...

A growing number of gardeners are planting “green mulches” instead of hauling mulch into their yards, which has numerous benefits for gardeners and the environment. According to The Berkshire Eagle, ...

I read an article that says perennial gardens should be mulched for the winter. Since I have not been doing that in the past, I would like to know if I should start doing so as part of my routine bed ...

Q: I just wanted to drop you a line to say my wife and I enjoyed your article on millennials and gardening. It was timely because just this week, our daughter sent us a picture of her first carrot ...