Mulch can lighten a gardener's load by protecting plants, locking in moisture, and beautifying the space. But each type has ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

Using mulch as a barrier to keep ticks away can be effective, but you have to use the right kind. Some types of mulch repel, ...

Leaving your grass clippings in place will also be greatly beneficial if you’re treating your lawn with a fertilizer or a product like a herbicide. Chemicals are usually absorbed by the grass and will ...

As temperatures rise, keeping your plants cool is the key to helping your garden flourish. However, you don’t have to engage in complicated gardening tactics to keep that yard thriving. Mulch is a ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – No one actually likes to do it, but it's necessary for a good-looking, healthy yard: Mulching. And there are a variety of options. “Mulching is important. It's kind of the ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As we’re experiencing the dog days of summer, it’s good to keep an eye on early fall if you’re thinking about laying some new mulch. There are several benefits with mulch and to ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As temperatures rise, the tick season starts earlier, lasts longer, and reaches places it hasn't before, including right in your backyard. But the good news is that you can take ...