A few years ago, a gardening friend suggested I place a layer of compost in my flower beds before mulching with my usual shredded bark mulch. As my garden seemed happy and required less care that ...

“I know we’re supposed to do something to our trees in the fall, but what?” Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis.

Most mulch can stay put year after year and simply be topped off, saving time and helping soil health as it breaks down. Reusing mulch improves weed control, moisture retention, and insulation without ...

We often talk about winter protection for hybrid tea roses which leads to questions about other plants like peonies. Questions also arise about the different types of mulch and which are best to use ...