Knowing when and how to use mulch is important, as not all mulches are created equal. Knowing when and how to use mulch is important, as not all mulches are created equal. Mulch is typically an ...

Compost is costly, I can’t deny it. It’s also been in short supply as more of us are tending our gardens and nurturing our soil. Bark, on the other hand, is relatively cheap and plentiful. If compost ...

Editor’s Note: Mike McGrath will answer all of your lawn and garden questions live and in person from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Community Home Show at the Universities at Shady Grove. The ...

You've weeded. You've planted. And if you mulched, you've put to use a practical gardening tool no Houston garden should be without. But which mulch is best? Their texture, color and price vary, and ...

This is the last in a series of articles featuring topics covered in Linda Chalker-Scott’s book, “The Informed Gardener.” All of her science-based information was initially intended for the use of ...

Mulch is a blanket, an organic material applied to bare soil around plants. Effective mulches include shredded hardwood bark, pine needles, coarse compost, and shredded native tree trimmings. Mulching ...

Experts look at the most effective coverings for your beds and borders.

Question: We are having a debate among family members as to the best mulch for the landscape. Is one type better than another? Answer: My wife likes medium pine bark nuggets, and I like pine straw — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That said, there is a right and wrong way to use mulch in your garden beds—and you actually can harm your plants when you use it ...

While mulch can help your garden thrive, there's a certain type of ground cover you can use to deal with pests without ...

A garden never whispers. It announces itself the moment someone steps into the yard, and surprisingly, mulch often sets the ...