Deciduous agapanthus in flower beds can overwinter in the ground, covered with three or four inches of mulch to insulate them ...

Roses are a classic addition to any garden, but they have a reputation for being somewhat fussy to care for. In recent years, some easy care rose varieties, like the long-blooming Knockout roses, 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 ...

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.

In the gray of winter, we’ll be grateful for the color of our evergreen trees and shrubs. “It’s cheery to see those touches ...

Now that most of us have our summer flowers and vegetables in the ground, let’s talk about mulch. We mention mulch quite a bit, but why is mulch such a good addition to our gardens? Here’s why. For ...

Black, brown, red, cypress, hardwood, pine, bark, nuggets, needles, stones – many options of mulch are available to a homeowner or a landscaper today. Such a cornucopia may make it difficult to choose ...

Mulching improves the look of garden beds and the yard, helps soil retain moisture, and acts as an insulator. While it's a good idea to mulch at points throughout the year, should you mulch before ...

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 ...

Not only do mulch volcanoes affect your trees' health, but they also don't benefit the local ecosystem. This landscaping ...

Mulch is practical -- it holds moisture and controls weeds. It is also a design element that helps give your landscape a clean, unified look. What mulch should you use on your landscape beds? My first ...