When winter hits, some plants can be pulled indoors, some are just fine going dormant. But lavender needs a little extra ...

close-up of gloved hands scooping mulch up from the ground - Larisa Stefanuyk/Getty Images As fall approaches, you may feel like it's time to hang up the gardening hat and take a break until spring ...

Fall is an excellent time to spread mulch over the roots of trees, shrubs and perennials. “It will benefit plants at any time of the year,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton ...

Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can lead to trouble. “Mulch should be a flat, even layer over the soil,” said Spencer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

Following the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, mulch. Adding mulch around ...

Once temperatures drop, garden maintenance usually slows down, but there are many plants that are still responding to changing conditions in the weather. Behind the scenes, roots and soil continue to ...

While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other perennial plants, more homeowners and landscapers are spreading mulch in ...