Any gardener will tell you that mulching is one of the most effective and environmentally-friendly ways of controlling weeds and nuisance grasses. More than that, when mulching with certain materials, ...

Mulch is an important component of landscaping that can be equal parts a style statement and one of the best ways to provide nutrients and protection for your plants. In addition to supporting the ...

When walking or driving around your neighborhood, you might have noticed a trend that's getting more popular among homeowners. That is to replace traditional mulch materials like bark or wood chips ...

Mulching is a lot of hard work, but there's a nifty alternative that makes keeping weeds away from your trees super easy and quick. If you're struggling with pesky weeds growing under and around your ...

Mulch gets all the attention, but it doesn’t own the spotlight. Plenty of other materials can step in, protect soil, lock in moisture, and even outlast traditional wood chips without draining a wallet ...

Though there are some benefits to plastic mulch, with so many other options that are better for your yard and the environment, it's time to ditch plastic.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are numerous alternatives to traditional bark mulch, but which ones are suitable for which plants? Photo: Getty ...

A layer of organic straw will release nutrients into the soil while regulating its temperature in both hot and cold weather. Find natural alternatives to plastic mulch, including cardboard, pine ...

In Washington’s Skagit Valley, the beginning of summer is largely marked by the first ripe, red strawberry. Just off of State Route 20 headed west out of Burlington sits the Skagit Valley location of ...