Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

Make your plants healthy and happy (and your life easier) by choosing the best mulch for your landscape. The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

The use of tree-bark mulch in home gardens is a lesson learned from nature. In the forest, plants use fallen bark and other natural debris as a protective coat. By laying bark mulch on your soil, you ...

Planting flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees without mulching is rather like getting dressed for an evening event without combing your hair. Mulch is the finishing touch that makes flower beds look ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Spring is in full swing, and gardeners across Louisiana are turning their attention to flower beds and landscaping. While choosing vibrant blooms is always a highlight, one essential ...

When planting perennials, shrubs, trees and vegetables, it’s important to mulch the soil surface. Mulch is a material that sits on top of the soil whereas a soil amendment is mixed into the soil. It ...

An experienced horticulturist reveals when you can and can't mulch in January. It comes down to weather, and mulching ...