As the crisp autumn air rolls in and leaves crunch underfoot, many homeowners are already dreaming of hot cocoa and cozy blankets. But before winter truly settles in, there's one crucial outdoor task ...

Mulch rarely lasts all season. By July, it has often thinned out, leaving beds exposed as heat peaks. Here's how to tell if you need to reapply more mulch now.

A fresh layer of mulch can make a garden look clean and healthy. It gives flower beds a tidy appearance, helps the soil hold moisture, and can even reduce weed growth during the hottest months of the ...

Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it. By Sal Vaglica For gardeners, spring has a way of opening wallets as easily as forsythia and crocuses ...

The solution is simple: wait. As soon as the ground is firmed up and dried enough to be able to do light activity without damage, you are good to go. Mulching too soon is not only a waste of effort, ...

Now is the time to prepare raised-bed gardens for fall and winter flowers and/or vegetables so they are ready for planting in September. Compost and mulch are two ingredients essential to the ...

Landscape fabric has plenty of cons, including its price. This natural material can act as an attractive, eco-friendly, and ...

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