Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...

"I'm replacing my old evergreen azaleas with native ones called Piedmont azaleas. What sort of mulch do they like better: ...

Pine straw or mulch? It's a common landscaping dilemma! In this video, we break down the pros and cons of using pine straw versus traditional mulch for your garden and landscaping needs.

Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of ...

I came up with a great name for my blog/YouTube channel, although, first, the name is already in use, and second, I have no intention of doing a blog or ...

In the bamboo forests of southern China, mulching the ground with straw during winter is a common management practice. Farmers use materials such as rice straw and bamboo branches to insulate the ...

You might not consider that lawns profit from mulching, but unless you use a leaf catcher each time, you are mulching your turfgrass as you mow.

Yet locals swear the soil only needs a shovel of goat manure and mulch to sprout peaches. Five‑acre off‑grid lots north of Concho routinely close for US $6‑10 K; property tax averages ≈ US ...

With longer days and warmer weather, it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your outdoor spaces. For many, gardening is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with nature, reduce stress and ...

Other ways he recommends using the hair include adding it to compost scraps and burying it. He explains the hair breaks down ...

Use rock mulch for succulents, wood-based mulch for nonsucculent ornamental plants, straw (not hay) for vegetable gardens.