Whether you're looking to boost your home's curb appeal or simply create more shade in your yard, you'll want trees with healthy, vibrant foliage. You'll need more than just water to give your trees ...

When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and ...

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 ...

One of the biggest threats to trees in summertime is lawn care. A good way to protect them is with mulch. “Spreading a wide area of mulch around the base of a tree will keep lawn mowers and string ...

Most of a tree’s roots grow in the top 18 inches of soil, where plants can easily access moisture, oxygen, and nutrients. Tree roots become exposed as they grow larger or when soil erodes. Some people ...

That fresh mound of mulch around your tree might look like you’ve done everything right to protect it before winter, but it ...

Volunteers place mulch around a tree at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Martinez Arena in Griffith Park in Los Angeles on July 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File) When you look at your garden beds ...