Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mini pine bark nuggets make an attractive and effective mulch in the Alfred B. Maclay pollinator garden. I think I’d be hard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: I have a large pile of woodchips from trees that were taken down near the power lines on my property. Are there any issues with ...

Here are five good reasons to never use landscape fabric in your garden. We'll also share better alternatives for suppressing weeds, from cardboard to groundcovers.

The temperatures are falling — and so are the leaves. While we can’t do anything about the falling temperatures, getting rid of the leaves is a priority. Rather than getting rid of leaves, put them to ...

When we think of gardening, we don’t spend much time thinking about mulch. Face it, it is more fun to plant flowers and shrubs for the beauty they bring. But mulch is the unsung hero of the landscape, ...

Edgewood, MD, 3rd July 2022, ZEXPRWIRE , Mulch is an important part of any landscaping project – it can help to control weeds, conserve moisture, and add aesthetic appeal to your yard. However, there ...

Question: Is it safe to use mulch being created from trees damaged by the recent hurricanes? I would like to use it for my shrub bed. Answer: If there is one benefit from the storms, it will be lots ...

Water Conservation – Mulch reduces evaporation, allowing soil to retain moisture longer and reducing the frequency of watering. Weed Control – By limiting sunlight penetration, mulch helps suppress ...

I think I’d be hard pressed to find a gardener unaware of mulch, that stuff you put under plants to help keep down weeds and make your landscape beds look more defined. But there’s more to mulch than ...