Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it. By Sal Vaglica For gardeners, spring has a way of opening wallets as easily as forsythia and crocuses ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Don't mulch too early. Buds on trees and plants aren’t the only things blooming in spring. Weeds start to emerge as soon as the soil warms. Mulch isn't just for looks. Despite its neat appearance, it ...