Here’s why August is the perfect time to refresh your mulch and protect your garden through the rest of the growing season.

One of the purposes of applying mulch—in addition to suppressing weeds, regulating soil temperatures, and, if biodegradable mulch is used, enhancing the soil quality—is to conserve soil moisture.

One simple garden maintenance habit can keep landscape beds looking cleaner while helping prevent common problems caused by heavy rain and compacted mulch.

The solution is simple: wait. As soon as the ground is firmed up and dried enough to be able to do light activity without damage, you are good to go. Mulching too soon is not only a waste of effort, ...

Now is the time to prepare raised-bed gardens for fall and winter flowers and/or vegetables so they are ready for planting in September. Compost and mulch are two ingredients essential to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, but improper use can dry out soil. Refresh the mulch when it decomposes, compacts, or becomes ...

Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, but improper use can dry out soil. Refresh the mulch when it decomposes, compacts, or becomes too thin or too thick to remain effective. Natural mulch is best for ...