Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Mulch may attract termites, but not for the reasons you think. Find out why mulch attracts termites and how to safely use it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall. Getty Images In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's ...

Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can lead to trouble. “Mulch should be a flat, even layer over the soil,” said Spencer ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

Why use mulch? Learn about mulch benefits, how to make mulch for gardens and landscapes, and what type of mulch is best. With temperatures increasing due to global climate change, and long dry summers ...

A good layer of organic mulch can suppress weeds, regulate soil temperatures, and help retain moisture so you don't have to water your plants as often. Aside from its benefits to plants, mulch is also ...

Timing is everything.

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

The calendar may say spring begins in March, but seasoned gardeners know that timing matters more than dates. Walk through ...

Landscape fabric can help suppress weeds but deteriorates over time. Learn more about using and removing landscape fabric before adding fresh mulch to landscape beds.