Mulching is always important as part of any fall gardening checklist, especially if you have newly-planted trees or shrubs.

Mulching is vital fall prep to ensure our garden soil is at optimum health come spring. Covering bare soil is a way of ...

Tom recommends mulching in spring to lock in the winter wet, making it more available for plants during the warmer months - Clara Molden Mulching is a way to protect and feed your soil while improving ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know they're focused on sustainable alternatives. Whether their efforts are guided ...

Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted into the ground in the fall. These include those that are technically corms, rhizomes, tubers, or tuberous roots in addition to true bulbs. Examples are ...

This summer’s extended period of extreme heat and drought has wreaked havoc on all plants great and small. One gardening practice that can make a considerable difference in combating extreme ...

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 ...

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

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

Even though the mushrooms in your mulch are most likely harmless, you may not want them there. Removing them involves ...