Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Why buy materials when your yard might already have them? This idea turns what's underfoot into a totally free walkway that ...

Garden centers sell bags of mulch every spring, yet one of the most powerful soil protectors often piles up for free just a few steps away from the garden bed. Leaves scatter across lawns, patios, and ...

One plant many homeowners mightn't think to mulch is grass, but mulching the lawn is a great way to save money on fertilizer. Both grass clippings and fallen leaves contain nutrients, and when left on ...

Timing is everything.

Avoid believing the misconception that roses are nutrient hogs, as this can result in overfertilizing. • Choose organic ...

Garden centers may be full of blooms, but don’t rush to check out just yet. Gardening experts share how to know when it’s ...

All ornamental plants greatly benefit from mulching when it’s done correctly, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. Good mulching can have several beneficial effects on plants, the soil and ...

I had the great fortune to take a Landscaping Design class a few years back from Dr. Steve George through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. It might have been the most inspiring class I've ...

Strawberry plantings must be mulched for winter protection to produce consistently in Nebraska. Mulching reduces winter damage to the strawberry crown and flower buds. Most unprotected strawberry ...

The first few weeks of April are ideal for turning lawn or bare space into garden beds. You’ll have the soil ready just in time for prime planting season. One caveat, though. Never dig soil when it’s ...