A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but mulches need defining. There are 17 different materials considered on the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management website, and ...

Nature has a simple and effective process for feeding and enriching the earth. When plants die or drop their leaves, the organic matter decomposes and returns nutrients to the soil. During the winter, ...

Which plants like peat-based compost, and which flourish more with manure? Get the dirt on this nutrient-rich soil additive.

Mulch is well-known for its many great purposes. It retains moisture well and maintains temperature levels in the soil, increasing soil fertility, weed control, protecting roots from lawnmowers or ...

As gardeners embark on their annual spring weeding ritual, the subsequent step of mulching emerges as a vital practice for cultivating healthy beds and borders. Spreading a protective layer around ...

In a recent column, I proposed mulches composed of living plants as an environmentally-friendly alternative for suppressing weeds, enhancing garden plant growth and nurturing the soil. I suspect, ...

Drought-proof your garden before the July heat: compost, the 3-inch mulch rule, drip vs. soaker hose, and 10 plant swaps that ...