'November mulching also adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down over the winter, and gives beneficial insects a place to ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

Blueberry plants require little protection in the winter except in the coldest growing zones. Learn how prepare them for a ...

A thriving garden begins with healthy soil. Whether you’re growing herbs on a balcony or vegetables in your backyard, ...

Mulch, the covering you put over the soil in your garden, has many advantages in our hot desert climate — it protects the soil from being swept away by wind and rain, reduces water runoff, cools soil ...

It’s warming up — at last! — so of course Southern California gardeners are eagerly roaming plant sales and nurseries in search of African basil, tomato seedlings and a billion other flower or ...

Soil organic matter is crucial for maintaining soil fertility and carbon sequestration, but traditional agricultural practices often lead to its loss. Organic farming attempts to mitigate this issue ...

Q: Can you please tell me what is the difference between peat moss and mulch? Both are advertised on the packaging to do the same thing: hold moisture, add nutrients to the soil and it's good for the ...