The best time to mulch depends on the bed type and the plants you’re growing. You may mulch some beds in fall and others in spring, but always keep the layer balanced. Mulch veggie beds in fall for ...

If you live in an area with mild winters, by spring, your plants will face tougher competition, and these weeds will be much harder to eliminate once they're established. Covering the soil with mulch ...

When the early signs of spring rapidly approach, it might be time to start getting your garden in order, whether that means following a smart seedling gardening tip or preparing your small patch of ...

Spring has barely cleared its throat, the soil is still cool, and yet the garden center parking lot is already packed. Bags ...

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 ...

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When you tidy up the garden after the winter, don’t tidy it too much. “Make sure you leave the mulch layer that covers your garden’s soil,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Good mulch performs many functions in the garden. Mulches can reduce soil compaction and erosion, suppress weeds, keep the soil moist, regulate soil temperature and improve soil ...

An experienced horticulturist reveals when you can and can't mulch in January. It comes down to weather, and mulching ...