Mulch and compost are more than just "nice to have" in your garden beds—they're actually essential components for feeding and protecting your plants as well as keeping your soil healthy. Mulch helps ...

Mulch is a gardening must-have because it nourishes the soil, prevents weeds from sprouting up, and retains moisture. But mulch it can quickly become one of the priciest parts of outdoor gardening.

Mulch is like paint. Both are cheap ways to cover an ugly surface and give them a fresh look. Adding a layer of mulch minimizes time spent weeding and watering. If you need to refresh mulch around ...

W ith the gardening season drawing to a close, you might want to consider “dusting” your garden. Adding sawdust, that is. Sawdust is a terrific material for enriching the soil with humus, which ...

Question: I am considering using rubber mulch in my landscape. I am concerned about its toxicity, however. Will it kill plants or hurt people? Is one kind of rubber mulch safer than others? Answer: ...

Save on everything for patios and gardens at The Home Depot Spring Black Friday running sale through April 1. Stores have terrific bargains, such as a 7-piece patio set for $299 (normally $499) and a ...