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 ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

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

As the temperatures start to plummet in the fall, there are many plants that will benefit from a layer of mulch to get them ...

Mulching your perennials is probably at the top of your fall to-do list for the garden of your dreams. It is a great way to protect your precious perennials over the winter months, helping to lock in ...

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

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 ...