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 ...

Bushes in yard mulched with black mulch from a wagon - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images With so many types of mulch on the market, it can feel impossible to know how to best use mulch in your garden. The best ...

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 ...

Learn which evergreens are at greatest risk of winter burn and can benefit most from a layer of protective mulch.

Whether you use pine straw, bark or some other material, most types of mulch are natural — so they decompose over time and must be replenished regularly to be most effective and look their best. We ...

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...