Which mulch should you be using for your garden? - Experts look at the most effective coverings for your beds and borders.

Whether you need to remove old mulch before adding a new layer depends on a number of considerations, including its composition and condition.

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.

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.

Night-blooming cereus plants begin flowering when they’re 3 to 5 years of age, on average. Since your plant might still be a ...

When the mortgage was calculated on two similar houses in the same city, the monthly payment had a difference of almost $135 ...

In March, winter is waning, even if your region has a long, cold season. In southern regions, March signals the end, whereas in the North, there may still be a few months of cold weather. Unless the ...

Invasive plants can take over a garden quickly and quietly. Here's a practical guide to identifying, removing and preventing ...

Strawberries can be a hotspot for slugs in spring, but gardeners can easily protect their plants as long as they are careful about the type of mulch they use in their garden.

Caring for plants during summer may require extra attention, but the effort is rewarding. With the right shade, watering practices and thoughtful placement, balcony gardens and indoor greenery can ...