Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to plant in home gardens but there are a few steps that can help ensure you ...

One plant many homeowners mightn't think to mulch is grass, but mulching the lawn is a great way to save money on fertilizer. Both grass clippings and fallen leaves contain nutrients, and when left on ...

Mulch does a lot of work in garden beds, but it doesn't last forever. Over time, subtle changes can signal that the ...

A practical guide to garden mulch: learn organic and inorganic types, benefits for moisture, temperature, and weeds, plus ...

All ornamental plants greatly benefit from mulching when it’s done correctly, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. Good mulching can have several beneficial effects on plants, the soil and ...

Strawberry plantings must be mulched for winter protection to produce consistently in Nebraska. Mulching reduces winter damage to the strawberry crown and flower buds. Most unprotected strawberry ...

The first few weeks of April are ideal for turning lawn or bare space into garden beds. You’ll have the soil ready just in time for prime planting season. One caveat, though. Never dig soil when it’s ...

I had the great fortune to take a Landscaping Design class a few years back from Dr. Steve George through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. It might have been the most inspiring class I've ...