Bushes in yard mulched with black mulch from a wagon - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images With so many types of mulch on the market, it can feel impossible to know how to best use mulch in your garden. The best ...

So are June, July, August, September and the other seven months. So what is mulch, and why should you use it? Taylor s Dictionary for Gardeners identifies mulch as a layer of bark, peat moss, compost, ...

This summer’s extended period of extreme heat and drought has wreaked havoc on all plants great and small. One gardening practice that can make a considerable difference in combating extreme ...

Keep mulch three to six inches away from tree trunks to prevent bark damage and allow air to circulate. Spread it evenly and ...

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 ...

DIY mulch is a great way to save money and recycle yard waste to enrich your garden soil. Here are some of the best ingredients for your mulch.

May is a month when mulch piles seem to magically appear in driveways all over Pennsylvania suburbia. It’s almost become a rite of spring to get out there and spread a fresh couple of inches of ...

This story was originally published June 3, 2024. Growing vegetables is a rewarding experience that keeps the dinner plate ...

Wondering which mulch won’t whither your wonderful tomatoes? WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath has answers for you. (Getty Images/ThinkStock) Anne in Falls Church, Virginia, writes: “My husband just ...

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...

Question: What are the plans for the mountains of wood chips left over from (post-Helene) cleanup efforts? I drove by Mills River Park just today and the wood chip piles look to cover acres. Are there ...