Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...

While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...

Key Points Fall mulch helps insulate soil, retain moisture, and protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles.It’s especially ...

The cold months sneak in with a quiet kind of intensity—shorter days, frosty mornings, and soil that seems to freeze into concrete just when plants need protection the most. Gardeners know this ...

If your garden feels a little crowded or some plants are looking tired, fall is the perfect time to give your perennials a ...

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

If you're looking to add mulch to your backyard, this pick from Home Depot is the way to go. Reviewers love it, and it's safe ...

This shoulder month between the warmth of early fall and the cold of early winter is still ideal for many garden activities.

When we’re going to protect our outdoor plants, water heavily, mulch is a good base. Frost covers are also really good ...

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

The worms can jump as much as a foot off the ground. They also can make the soil inhospitable for native plants and insects.

Gardeners are encouraged to leave foliage and fallen leaves in place to protect ecosystems and enrich soil, shifting major cleanups to spring. DENVER — When it comes to fall projects, many gardeners ...