To help your perennials survive the winter, our pro gardener explains which of these you should mulch after the first hard ...

Gardeners love a good hack, and few things feel as satisfying as discovering that something sitting in your recycling bin ...

The straw mulch keeps the grass seed from washing away, deters feeding birds and rodents, and, until it decomposes, conserves the moisture the seeds need for good germination. When you’re shopping for ...

While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...

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 ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...

Cold weather makes it tough for plants to soak up the water they need. When you add mulch before the snow, it helps lock in ...

It seems like just about everyone is doing it — mulching. Mulching is an important gardening practice that offers several benefits. The most important is the ability to conserve moisture and keep the ...

Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch. Pest ...

To help locals conserve water, prevent weeds and improve soil nutrient levels in their gardens, Descanso Gardens will host a free mulch giveaway this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in its auxiliary ...