Starting a vegetable garden can be a rewarding prospect for any homeowner. In addition to having fresh veggies on the ready, digging in the dirt has big health benefits. Though yanking out weeds might ...

Q: I have shredded bark mulch on all of my flower beds. Lately, I have noticed what looks like wet cornmeal on the mulch. These areas turn foamy and then turn leathery before turning into a brown ...

Mulching azaleas is essential for moisture retention, weed control, and soil health. Learn how to properly mulch using ...

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 ...

Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

Spring has sprung – and so have the weeds. The time to mulch has arrived. Gardening experienced a boom during the pandemic as Americans looked for new hobbies. And the number of U.S. homes with ...

Organic mulch keeps soil cool, moist, and weed-free while boosting long-term soil health. Great natural mulches include compost, chopped leaves, pine needles, and straw. A thick 3-inch mulch layer, ...

Gardeners agree: Fall mulching is the secret to a healthier garden next spring. As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), ...