Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil ...

Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to ...

Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss ...

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

As the temperatures start to plummet in the fall, there are many plants that will benefit from a layer of mulch to get them ...

Roses are stunning plants that add a touch of elegance to any garden, but they are also prone to suffering from a fungal ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of ...

As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), you might want to add an unexpected to-do to your fall gardening checklist: ...