“Mulch” is one of those words that can be a verb or a noun, as in I am going to “mulch” outside or check out my pile of “mulch!” Mulch can be organic-based like straw, bark or compost, or more durable ...

Also, how to choose, and use, the best mulch. With the summer heat already here and water supplies severely limited, many of us are anxious about being able to keep our gardens looking beautiful ...

As the days get shorter and temperatures start to drop, it’s easy to forget about your garden beds. But a little prep before winter can make a big difference once spring rolls around. Mulching before ...

I have planted a new rose garden and am not sure which mulch is best to use in this garden. When we talk about mulches, the first choice is between "organic" type mulches and "inorganic." I'm not ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s more to the shredded bark and pieces of wood you see scattered over flowerbeds everywhere. In fact, there are quite a few benefits of the discarded tree pieces, commonly ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

Gravel and mulch are two of the most common and versatile ground covers available. While they each have their distinct uses — gravel is best for weed control while mulch is great for encouraging ...

Ground cover plants are a wonderful way to cover bare areas of your yard and fill in spaces in your flower beds. They are also terrific for rock gardens. Sometimes referred to as living mulch, ground ...