Most people know what mulch is. But there's a lot to know about the different types of mulches, and many tips and tricks to ensure the best results in your garden. There are four important reasons to ...

Great mulches for winter include bark chips, shredded bark, straw, evergreen boughs and other loose, coarse-textured organic materials. (Rick Wetherbee) For many gardeners, mulch is as common place in ...

Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it. By Sal Vaglica For gardeners, spring has a way of opening wallets as easily as forsythia and crocuses ...

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 kind of mulch should nourish and protect your plants from weather and wildlife ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

Dyed mulch fills millions of American garden beds, sold as tidy and long-lasting. But the recycled wood underneath the color ...