If adding new mulch will make a thick layer of more than 3 inches, you’ll need to remove at least some of the old mulch. If it’s healthy and doesn’t show signs of mold or disease, rake all or some of ...

Although not much is going on in the garden when winter approaches, there are a few tasks that can help protect your garden and get it ready for healthy growth next season. The unexpected time you'll ...

A layer of mulch is a powerful way to defend your plants against summer heat, drought and overbearing weeds, while improving the soil to nourish their roots. But what is the best kind of mulch? “There ...

In some areas of the country, the choice between mulching with pine needles and wood mulch is a tough one. Since the 1980s, pine straw has been the favorite mulch in the South. It is inexpensive, ...

Many perennial shrubs benefit from mulch for winter protection. But when should it be applied? As a professional gardener, I see many property owners who do late-season mulching right after fall clean ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...