If you're getting your garden ready for the changing seasons, one of the steps on your list is probably refreshing the old mulch around your plants. Mulch is important for insulating roots and ...

You might be able to reuse what’s already in your beds.

When you tidy up the garden after the winter, don’t tidy it too much. “Make sure you leave the mulch layer that covers your garden’s soil,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

The cedar mulch in my yard, which is over weed barrier fabric, has been "fluffed" and added to over the past 15 years. I would like to replace it with rock or rubber mulch. Must I remove all of the ...

When it comes to beautifying your backyard, mulch may not be as exciting as growing roses or lilacs, but it plays an important role in keeping your outdoor spaces beautiful. Mulch is basically a layer ...

Mulch plays several important roles in the garden. Besides keeping weeds under control, it also acts as a layer of insulation to retain moisture and regulate soil temperatures, and it prevents erosion ...