In some areas of the country, the choice between mulching with pine needles and wood mulch is a tough one. Since the 1980s, pine straw has been the favorite mulch in the South. It is inexpensive, ...

When it comes to covers for your garden soil, pine straw may be right. You'll only know for sure once you've compared it to ...

A variety of pink, white, and red azaleas in full bloom - Sanne Dost/Shutterstock Who doesn't love a healthy and thriving azalea in full bloom? When covered with a sea of colorful flowers, azaleas are ...

One of the best natural mulches for vegetable gardens is straw. Straw is a by product of grain crops and is made up of the dead stalks and leaves left behind after farmers harvest the grain. It can be ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - I was teaching our new class of master gardeners recently about mulches, and the question about pine straw came up. One lady sheepishly admitted that while she lived in ...

Brits have been advised to puit straw in their garden to save a huge amount of time that would have been spent on a tedious ...

If you're cold outside, there's a fair chance your plants are cold too. Keep them warm and healthy by sprinkling a layer of ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

Have you ever wondered why some gardens bounce back so quickly after winter while others struggle? The secret often comes ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I took some elephant ears and banana plants from Thibodaux and planted them at ...

September and October are the best months to reseed thin and bare areas in fescue lawns. Seeding rates depend on your lawn’s condition, as completely bare areas need up to 7 pounds per 1,000 square ...