Got an ugly tree stump hanging around? This surprisingly simple mulch trick makes stump removal way easier than you'd expect ...

I have a heavy clay soil. What is the best way to improve it so my plants will grow better? The most important thing I have ever learned about gardening is this: The key to improving plant growth with ...

Leaf mulch is ideal for use in garden beds and around trees and shrubs, while grass clippings may be spread in thin layers across vegetable and perennial beds and then turned into the soil at the end ...

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 ...

Adding fresh mulch is an essential part of landscape maintenance. Fresh mulch can turn a drab, lackluster landscape into a flowing master design in a matter of a few minutes. A layer of mulch also ...

Applying Mulch Once Perennials Are Deeply Dormant At this stage, roots are already insulated naturally, and mulch may trap excess moisture, which increases fungal disease risk. Applying it earlier in ...

Though mulch can be applied at different times of the year, mulching your garden in autumn has major perks. However, timing it right with freezing conditions is key to getting the most benefits, ...

Tips for home gardeners, from Arboretum veterans: • First step: "A soil test is all-important" to check nutrient levels and needs, said extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. • Timing is everything.

Welcome to this week’s Home Zone, where I dive into the world of landscaping and discover a unique way to keep your outdoor spaces looking fresh and vibrant. While most homeowners associate mulching ...

Get outside and check on how your garden beds are doing this winter. Eye-balling the garden will help you determine if you ...

Mulching isn’t only important in the spring. There are plenty of reasons to apply mulch in other seasons, including the winter. Why Mulch in the Winter? Winter mulching is a critical tool for ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. October is here! That’s right, football, picking pumpkins and making apple cider. Well, a lot more goes on in the fall but I do enjoy some good apple cider ...