"Thanks for asking the question." Homeowner shares photo of tricky landscaping problem: 'Very embarrassing' first appeared on ...

Rocks and mulch are commonly used in landscaping. But one trick to keep those cover options in place could be ineffective, ...

The scents of spring often include the earthy smell of wood-based mulches being applied to landscapes. If you take part in this annual gardening chore, here are some things to know to help you make ...

“The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant.” — Florence Bone. Sign up for our daily email newsletter “O suns and skies and clouds of June, and flowers of June together, ...

A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but mulches need defining. There are 17 different materials considered on the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management website, and ...

Q: I recently read that all organic landscape mulch is combustible and shouldn’t be used on landscape due to the fire risk. However, for years I’ve been told that using mulch is a good practice ...

Sep. 20—The item that completes the identity of a landscape bed like the icing on a cake is a mulch. Establishing a landscape bed and topping it off with a mulch is like framing a picture. Mulches ...

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

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

“What could be more exciting than an October day? It’s your birthday, Fourth of July and Christmas all rolled into one.” Peggy Toney Horton. “October is a symphony of permanence and change.” Bernaro W ...