When you add natural mulch in the form of shredded bark, compost, or wood chips, you are incorporating into the soil added ...

Mulch is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to enhance your garden’s health and appearance. It helps retain mo ...

In the autumn, spread a ring of mulch around newly planted trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials. In early winter, tender plants like Verbena bonariensis or dahlias will benefit from a thick mulch.

They enrich soil and feed plants while providing all the other benefits of an organic mulch. That makes them an excellent choice for vegetable gardens and around trees and shrubs. You can buy or ...

Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker counties A high amount of spring moisture has spurred weed growth this spring. Generally, weeds are best ...

Gardeners put a lot of effort into their landscape, and adding mulch will help reap many benefits, said David Hillock, ...

Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.

Recent rains are going to bring an onslaught of weeds to our gardens. The weather forecast is predicting warmer temperatures, which will help weeds germinate and weeds to grow significantly.