Mulch has a lot of uses in a garden. It can help with erosion, fight off weeds, retain moisture, and so much more. However, it's not a one-size-fits-all material. There are dozens of different kinds ...

Mulch is a blanket, an organic material applied to bare soil around plants. Effective mulches include shredded hardwood bark, pine needles, coarse compost, and shredded native tree trimmings. Mulching ...

I have planted a new rose garden and am not sure which mulch is best to use in this garden. When we talk about mulches, the first choice is between "organic" type mulches and "inorganic." I'm not ...

Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...

You've weeded. You've planted. And if you mulched, you've put to use a practical gardening tool no Houston garden should be without. But which mulch is best? Their texture, color and price vary, and ...