The straw mulch keeps the grass seed from washing away, deters feeding birds and rodents, and, until it decomposes, conserves the moisture the seeds need for good germination. When you’re shopping for ...

When you want to landscape large areas of your property, you'll need to know how much a yard of mulch costs. Mulch is best purchased by the yard for big projects. Mulch slows evaporation, adds ...

Applying mulch at the right time in autumn is key if you want to see the most benefits in your garden. Mulch too late, and your plants could suffer from cold damage. If you mulch too early, you may ...

If you’re looking for ways to cut down on mowing and lawn maintenance, woodscaping might be the perfect solution for you.

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the ...

We moved here from a warmer climate in April. We were here in time to plant some flowers and a vegetable garden. We are in the process of upgrading our landscape. Could you give us some poin ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

If front yard landscaping ideas with rocks and mulch aren't the first thing that springs to mind when planning a front yard ...

Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow away, you can turn them into a valuable resource for your garden. Leaf ...