Bushes in yard mulched with black mulch from a wagon - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images With so many types of mulch on the market, it can feel impossible to know how to best use mulch in your garden. The best ...

Although not much is going on in the garden when winter approaches, there are a few tasks that can help protect your garden and get it ready for healthy growth next season. The unexpected time you'll ...

Leaves are a rich source of organic material that contain a myriad of valuable nutrients and are perfect for using in your vegetable garden or flower beds. They improve soil health, moderate ...

The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and keeping their roots cooler in summer and warmer in winter. It can also make your life easier by discouraging ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

A gardener shovels mulch into garden beds around his home. - Georgepeters/Getty Images A good layer of organic mulch can suppress weeds, regulate soil temperatures, and help retain moisture so you don ...

Have you ever wondered why some gardens bounce back so quickly after winter while others struggle? The secret often comes ...

As part of Mizzou Botanic Garden's leaf-mulching program, fallen leaves are shredded as they are vacuumed by the Landscape ...