A landscaping material commonly used on paths and driveways also happens to be the best addition to herb garden soil for ...

Roses are a classic addition to any garden, but they have a reputation for being somewhat fussy to care for. In recent years, some easy care rose varieties, like the long-blooming Knockout roses, and ...

Gravel used as mulch has become kind of trendy lately, and it's understandable why -- It looks clean and provides striking contrast to plants, and also doesn't need replacing every season, like wood ...

Measure the area where you plan to use mulch or gravel before you shop. Plan on layering mulch about 2-3 inches thick. If you need more than two cubic yards of mulch, it's cheaper to buy in bulk. Be ...

My lilies tilted over, and when I was pulling off dead leaves, I pulled out one by mistake. What’s wrong with the roots? I fertilize and use gravel mulch. Your lilies have root rot. Gravel mulch could ...

Lavender is a popular herb that is known for its fragrant flowers and calming properties, but it can be tricky to grow.

Walk into any garden center and you'll see all kinds of mulches lying in bins or on pallets. With so many choices, it's sometimes tough to figure out the right one for your situation. Is gravel better ...

In the gardening Q-and-A column two weeks ago, you said rock may not be a good choice for flowerbeds. I have been doing a lot of reading about xeric gardening. I would really like to reduce the amount ...

It’s March, so let’s talk about mulch madness. There’s a tiny bit of controversy among some gardeners about whether to cover the soil with wood products, fueled by the thinking that chopped leaves are ...

There's keeping up with the Joneses, and then there's keeping up with the Joneses' mulch. Every year, The Rock Pile in Avon sees customers buying expensive mulch just because their neighbors spread ...