Some mulches are better at blocking weeds, some are more attractive, and some contain organic matter that breaks down to ...

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 ...

Learn how to improve your raised bed garden naturally with tips on healthy soil, composting, and organic methods.

Organic mulches also insulate the soil and moderate soil temperatures -- keeping the soil warmer in winter and cooler in summer -- which helps the roots. During freezing temperatures in winter, ...

Mulching can damage gardens and harm pollinators if used incorrectly.

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Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

Healthy soil doesn’t come from a bag—it comes from smart, creative choices that turn everyday waste into garden gold. Rich, ...

Do not use landscape fabric beneath the gravel; it won’t perform as you hope it will. Instead of preventing weeds, it will ...

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes. By Margaret Roach Mulch provides so many services in the garden, from retaining soil ...