While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

As the temperatures start to plummet in the fall, there are many plants that will benefit from a layer of mulch to get them ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

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 ...

Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Surface mulching with a three-to-four-inch-thick layer of fresh, raw, coarse tree chip mulch is one of the most healthful treatments for trees and gardens. On the other hand, a recent site visit ...

Mulching can be one of the best things you do for your trees and shrubs. It also can be one of the worst things you do for your trees and shrubs. First, let's get our definitions in order. "Mulch" is ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It seems we have skipped early spring weather and have moved right into summer with temperatures in the mid-80s. We have received plenty of moisture in the ...

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

When we’re going to protect our outdoor plants, water heavily, mulch is a good base. Frost covers are also really good ...