Mulch is essential for garden beds to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature. But using the wrong type can cause harm.

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It's so frustrating to create a pristine gravel yard or driveway, only to have weeds pushing through the next season. This easy, affordable method stops them.

If you have a compost pile where you put grass clippings, leaves and weeds that have not gone to seed, you have a supply of your own mulch to apply to shrub and flower beds. You can also purchase ...

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 ...

Landscape fabric seems like a simple solution to weed control. Roll it out, cover it with mulch, and you’ll have a tidy, weed-free yard with little additional effort. As with most "simple" solutions, ...

Following the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle. Adding mulch around ...

Mulch is a cover layer put on top of garden soil. It can be organic mulch, like leaves and compost, or inorganic mulch, like gravel. Mulching helps save water, control weeds, and protect plant roots.

I'm a permaculture-focused grower and master gardener, and I really don't like landscaping fabric. I've seen it misused in so many gardens, and even made some of ...

Do those nice, neat rolls of “weed blocking” fabric seem like the perfect solution in your battle against unwanted vegetation? Visions of freeing oneself from this perennial struggle are enticing and ...