Gardeners know that mulch is a great-looking layer of topping on the soil in gardens and landscapes, but mulch is so much more than just a decorative cover. Mirroring the leaf layer found on a forest ...

Good gardeners know that spreading mulch is one of the most helpful things you can do for your plants, including trees and shrubs. Yet many homeowners aren’t sure why mulch is a good thing, how to ...

For annuals and perennials, keep the mulch layer at 1 to 2 inches. Before adding new mulch, use a leaf rake to gently "fluff" the mulch and check the depth. If there are more than 2 inches, there is ...

As the fall/winter growing season approaches, many gardeners are starting seedlings, pruning roses, prepping fall beds for cool-season veggies and annuals and anticipating luscious, sweet citrus.