Shredded hardwood is one of the most popular mulches among gardeners, but it has downsides that you can overcome by investing ...

Cedar mulch may be a go-to for many gardeners for its scent and color. However, there's a lower cost alternative that is attractive and still prevents weeds.

Although the benefits of mulching garden plants are many, wood mulch that has been improperly stockpiled can lead to plant injury or even death. Young herbaceous plants are the most susceptible to ...

I've been looking for the right mulch to control weeds in my landscape. It's a very windy site. I tried using cedar chips last year, but most of them blew away. I was wondering about grass clippings?

When you want to landscape large areas of your property, you'll need to know how much a yard of mulch costs. Mulch is best purchased by the yard for big projects. Mulch slows evaporation, adds ...

Fall's shorter days and lower temperatures tell us that winter is not far off. Outside in the garden, everything is getting ready for its winter sleep. With frost and the occasional snowfall coming ...

Mulches benefit gardens throughout the year, but they are particularly helpful during the heat of summer, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Maintain 2-4 inches of ...