Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

How many times have you heard that you should mulch your gardens and landscaped areas? A trip to the gardening section of any home improvement store means you'll see tons of mulch options, all ready ...

Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted into the ground in the fall. These include those that are technically corms, ...

Here’s the thing about winter: while you’re bundling up and sipping hot cocoa, there’s an entire hidden world beneath your ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As we’re experiencing the dog days of summer, it’s good to keep an eye on early fall if you’re thinking about laying some new mulch. There are several benefits with mulch and to ...

It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard.

Evergreen azaleas need a helping hand in fall so they can come through winter without losing stems or flowers. Follow our ...

October is the best month in central-Pennsylvania’s climate to plant spring bulbs. November is still doable, but a slight ...

Walter Battle lays down organic mulches, and Celeste Scott discusses flowering shrubs for summer. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Area Specialist Walter Battle ...

Fallen leaves often feel like just garden waste, but they can actually be a valuable resource for your outdoor space.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and ...