Mulch is essential for garden beds to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature. But using the wrong type ...

My complete guide to making compost at home! 0:00 How to use this masterclass 0:37 Composting Myths Before Starting 9:35 Making Cold Compost 17:54 Bulking Ingredients for Making Compost 24:58 The Best ...

Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a cozy layer of mulch over their roots. “Spread it flat and even, like a ...

Strawberry growers spend months coaxing out those juicy, ruby-red jewels, only to watch them fall victim to heat, weeds, rot, or hungry wildlife. Garden centers may recommend plastic mulch sheets for ...

Mulch is supposed to make life easier. You put it down to keep weeds out, hold moisture in, and make beds look neat without having to babysit them every weekend. Then you blink and it’s July and your ...

Summer heat can turn a thriving garden into a crispy disaster faster than a forgotten burger on a backyard grill. One blazing ...

You've purchased a new load of mulch to refresh your flower bed. Maybe half the mulch washed away in a storm, or maybe you've decided to replant part of the bed. Either way, you've realized the new ...