Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

A garden never whispers. It announces itself the moment someone steps into the yard, and surprisingly, mulch often sets the ...

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to enhance landscape beauty, improve soil conditions, protect plants from foot ...

How deep should your mulch be? Expert gives top tips for your garden this spring - ‘Nine times out of 10, a customer is going ...

For effective weed suppression without the need for a weed membrane, a mulch layer should ideally be three inches deep, ...

Two of the most valuable garden tools right now are a soil thermometer and a vegetable seed germination chart. The soil temperature in my area of east Bend has been registering at 50 degrees F.

A layer of mulch is a powerful way to defend your plants against summer heat, drought and overbearing weeds, while improving the soil to nourish their roots. But what is the best kind of mulch? “There ...

January is a tricky month for gardeners. It is usually a slow month for outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to assess your garden and plan for successful growing seasons. So, get outside and ...

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in a raised garden bed is a handy solution if you have poor soil or drainage problems, and it allows you to start planting earlier in spring. But how deep should ...