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 ...

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 ...

Don't put away your gardening gloves the minute frost hits. Your blueberry plants still need winter protection. Follow these ...

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 ...

Leaves are a rich source of organic material that contain a myriad of valuable nutrients and are perfect for using in your vegetable garden or flower beds. They improve soil health, moderate ...

As temperatures rise, keeping your plants cool is the key to helping your garden flourish. However, you don’t have to engage in complicated gardening tactics to keep that yard thriving. Mulch is a ...

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

As part of Mizzou Botanic Garden's leaf-mulching program, fallen leaves are shredded as they are vacuumed by the Landscape ...

Many gardeners make the mistake of ignoring rhubarb in winter and cause it to rot, but there is a easy 10 minute task that will help keep it healthy for the next few months.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter is not necessarily a time associated with gardening. However, whether you are cultivating cold-hardy crops, preparing your garden for ...