Virtually all types of mulch for landscaping can give planting beds an attractive, manicured, and well-maintained appearance. This gardening must-have also helps minimize weed growth and prevent soil ...

Ultimately, almost any mulch type looks great in your landscape. "I like to use the analogy of painting a room," says Bob Mann with the National Association of Landscape Professionals. In the same way ...

Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

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 ...

Gardeners know that mulch is a great-looking layer of topping on the soil in gardens and landscapes, but mulch is so much more than just a decorative cover. Mirroring the leaf layer found on a forest ...

While you're cozying up during winter, your garden is working, growing cold-hardy plants and prepping for spring. The mulch ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

Winter mulching helps regulate soil temperature and protect plant roots - but it's only beneficial to certain types of plants ...