No matter what you're growing, leaving the soil in your garden bed exposed is rarely beneficial. Mulch your beds for thriving plants, especially in a drought.

Plus learn about mulch types and which mulch is right for your needs. Getty Images Mulch is material that is used to cover flower beds. It can help control weeds, insulate plants and roots, maintain ...

When looking at lawn mowers, there a couple of key discharge options. While one is familiar and traditional, the other comes with added benefits for your grass.

When you’re mulching your trees, you want to create a doughnut shape around them with the mulch so they will receive vital nutrients and receive water at the roots without dampening the tree’s trunk.

Generally speaking, garlic is easy to grow, but for a more substantial and healthier yield, there are some steps you cannot ...

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 ...

March Madness is a tough topic in the Cappiello household these days. Having grown up on the magic of the Big East tournament in Madison Square Garden, with Al McGuire and Louie Carnesseca roaming the ...

Applying mulch at the right time in autumn is key if you want to see the most benefits in your garden. Mulch too late, and ...

When it comes to beautifying your backyard, mulch may not be as exciting as growing roses or lilacs, but it plays an important role in keeping your outdoor spaces beautiful. Mulch is basically a layer ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...