Shredded wood is a go-to for gardeners looking for affordable mulch, but it doesn't last long. There's a chunkier, more durable option that's just as natural.

Pewaukee, Wisconsin--(Newsfile Corp. - April 11, 2025) - A fresh wave of premium landscaping service has arrived in southeastern Wisconsin with the official launch of Best Bark Mulch, a locally owned ...

The right choice depends on your long-term gardening goals.

Landscape mulch usually consists of hardwood shreds or bark chips, providing cover to hold moisture and add a finished look. Wood in mulch also provides a food source for fungi that are natural ...

One of the biggest threats to trees in summertime is lawn care. A good way to protect them is with mulch. “Spreading a wide area of mulch around the base of a tree will keep lawn mowers and string ...

For more than 20 years, we’ve been using pine bark mulch on our own gardens, while mulch fads came and went. Dyed red wood chips, cypress, dyed shredded rubber and dyed black wood chips have come into ...

Q: I am planning a few landscaping updates, including a new flower bed around the mailbox and a perennial border on our property line. Once the plants are in, I want to mulch the beds. The problem is, ...