If you're cold outside, there's a fair chance your plants are cold too. Keep them warm and healthy by sprinkling a layer of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Fall season is upon us and with it comes a list of rewarding outdoor tasks ...

While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other perennial plants, more homeowners and landscapers are spreading mulch in ...

An experienced horticulturist reveals when you can and can't mulch in January. It comes down to weather, and mulching ...

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.

Helping hydrangeas recover from frost protects future blooms and keeps shrubs healthy, so you don't lose a full growing season. Cold protection depends on hydrangea type, since bigleaf varieties need ...

Following the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, mulch. Adding mulch around ...

Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can lead to trouble. “Mulch should be a flat, even layer over the soil,” said Spencer ...

The differences between substances used for mulch are mostly about the aesthetics and convenience of the gardener. “Plants aren’t so particular,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The ...

Question: I heard it is best to move rock away from my shrubs and replace it with mulch. What is your recommendation? Rock can also be a mulch, and we call it that in our desert landscapes:rock mulch.

It seems like just about everyone is doing it — mulching. Mulching is an important gardening practice that offers several benefits. The most important is the ability to conserve moisture and keep the ...