You've purchased a new load of mulch to refresh your flower bed. Maybe half the mulch washed away in a storm, or maybe you've ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mulch is expensive and it’s a pain to haul around. But if you want it to keep its black, brown or red color — you have to buy it and respread it every year because it fades. Instead ...

Gardening season may be slowing down, but your perennial beds are still whispering for attention—specifically, for a generous new layer of mulch. It’s that moment of the year when the air cools, the ...

Applying a fresh layer of mulch on your garden beds comes with many benefits, including preserving moisture so you don't have to water as often and suppressing weeds so the plants you actually want to ...

Strawberry growers spend months coaxing out those juicy, ruby-red jewels, only to watch them fall victim to heat, weeds, rot, or hungry wildlife. Garden centers may recommend plastic mulch sheets for ...

May is a month when mulch piles seem to magically appear in driveways all over Pennsylvania suburbia. It’s almost become a rite of spring to get out there and spread a fresh couple of inches of ...

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Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it.

Do You Need to Mulch Every Year? No, you don’t have to mulch every year, but doing so can benefit your garden. Choosing to mulch isn’t a one-size-fits-all task and depends upon several factors. "It ...