Bushes in yard mulched with black mulch from a wagon - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images With so many types of mulch on the market, it can feel impossible to know how to best use mulch in your garden. The best ...

This study was conducted at Al-Balqa` Applied University research station to investigate the effect of different types of mulches on 'Newton' tomato yields and fruit cracking incidence under ...

Yes, mulch is decorative, but it also adds nutrients and organic matter to soil, conserves moisture and provides insulation. (Kenny Mathews) As you know, I love to garden, but I don't like to work ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

Answer: As long as we have had forests, leaves have been a natural mulch and protective layer for our plants. Mulching can make the difference in the success of your garden and how much time is ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Many homeowners and gardeners use mulches in their shrub and perennial beds. Mulches give the ...

Someone planting a ground cover plant in fresh soil - Chet_w/Getty Images While ground cover plants are often referred to as living mulch because they'll eventually spread and cover the soil with a ...

The selection of a mulch depends on its intended use. Consider the size of the area in relation to the cost of materials and availability. If appearance is the main goal, inorganic or inert mulches ...

Great mulches for winter include bark chips, shredded bark, straw, evergreen boughs and other loose, coarse-textured organic materials. (Rick Wetherbee) For many gardeners, mulch is as common place in ...

Wood mulches are one of the most common types of ground cover used in landscaping. Being lighter in weight than rock, they are also more easily placed by homeowners. Decorative mulch not only adds a ...

Question: Dear Carol, I know we are supposed to mulch perennials, shrubs, etc. during the winter to protect our plants from cold and cover the soil from rain. But, besides leaves, what can I use ...