Planting flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees without mulching is rather like getting dressed for an evening event without combing your hair. Mulch is the finishing touch that makes flower beds look ...

Q: The power company trimmed trees from lines in my area. They ran limbs and trees through a chipper and dumped some of the mulch on my land. Can I use this for mulch on my flower beds? A: That raw ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

This week's column includes more advice for preventing or removing unwanted plants along with the best time to transplant ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

If it is winter where you are, your garden may be in hibernation. But there is one area that can be used for a variety of gardening activities even now - the raised bed. If you have planned ahead, now ...

A: Yes, leaves can be raked or blown into your beds to protect roots from freezing temps and to help replenish soil nutrients as they break down. You can also add leaves to a compost bin; or, if you ...

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