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

Every spring, we should take a look at our landscape to determine what clean-up or other preparations we need to do before the heat of the summer gets here. Cleaning up dead plant material, leaves, or ...

After the first fall frost, a couple of weeks of warm weather are common in many locations. Wait to plant your garlic until ...

Winter mulch safeguards delicate plants from cold damage and enhances plant health by improving soil structure, boosting watering retention, and suppressing weeds. However, mulch needs to be applied ...

As fall weather settles in, taking the time to prepare your cherry trees for cold temperatures can significantly impact their ...

I have a heavy clay soil. What is the best way to improve it so my plants will grow better? The most important thing I have ever learned about gardening is this: The key to improving plant growth with ...

Every gardener knows that mulch is beneficial for their trees, shrubs and ornamental plantings, right? So how accurate is your mulch knowledge? Test yourself by answering the following true or false ...

The smell of freshly laid mulch can seem strong enough to repel even the most seasoned gardener, but the benefits of this gardening essential simply can't be denied. Not only does it act as a front ...

To prepare your garden for the summer, you should apply mulch around all vegetables, fruits, flowers, vines, shrubs and trees. Ordinarily, May is a suitable time for mulching the warm-season crops.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. October is here! That’s right, football, picking pumpkins and making apple cider. Well, a lot more goes on in the fall but I do enjoy some good apple cider ...

The application of this mulch is incorrect in this photo as water will run down hardened mulch, and there is no space for air and water to circulate close to the trunk. This is what we call a mulch ...

Q: Last week, you mentioned different types of mulch. Can you elaborate? And are there cautions that should be exercised in using mulch? A: I mentioned bark mulches and wood chips, but there are many ...