If you need to top up the mulch in your garden, you might be faced with the choice between using pine bark or pine straw.

Mulch can help to suppress weeds, but it rarely eliminates them. There's a simple and budget-friendly method to keep mulched ...

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 ...

Mulch has long been hailed as the secret weapon of gardeners everywhere. It promises to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and ...

Choose mulch that drains well and don’t pile it too thick. Leave a gap around stems to help everything dry out faster.

Garden experts tend to apply around two inches of mulch, but each has their preference. "I like to add a mulch layer that's ...

It seems like just about everyone is doing it — mulching. Mulching is an important gardening practice that offers several benefits. The most important is the ability to conserve moisture and keep the ...

The first few weeks of April are ideal for turning lawn or bare space into garden beds. You’ll have the soil ready just in time for prime planting season. One caveat, though. Never dig soil when it’s ...

Learn how thoughtful garden practices can strengthen winter growth by improving soil structure, managing moisture, and making ...

To help locals conserve water, prevent weeds and improve soil nutrient levels in their gardens, Descanso Gardens will host a free mulch giveaway this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in its auxiliary ...