Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

Skinny tree trunk surrounded by mound of dark mulch in a yard next to a sidewalk. - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images Many people avoid using the mower and line trimmer around trees to avoid damaging their ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Mulching is an essential gardening practice that conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and enriches soil. While wood mulch is popular, there are several alternative options that ...

There could soon be a more eco-friendly alternative, though, in the form of soybean oil-coated sand. When most people hear the word "mulch," they think of organic material such as bark chips or dead ...

While you're cozying up during winter, your garden is working, growing cold-hardy plants and prepping for spring. The mulch ...

LOOK. THE CITY SAYS IT’S A GREAT WAY TO SAVE TREES AND KEEP TIRES FROM PILING UP IN THE LANDFILLS. SO GET READY TO SEE A WHOLE LOT LESS OF THIS TRADITIONAL MULCH. AND A WHOLE LOT MORE OF WTHA THE CITY ...

Gardeners everywhere extol the benefits of mulch to help suppress weeds, retain moisture in the soil, and regulate soil temperature. Some types of mulch can even add nutrients and enrich the soil.