When we started using biodegradable plastic mulch, we had two people pushing the roll over the soil, while other people behind them shoveled soil onto the edges of the mulch. It was hard work, so we ...

There are many different types of mulch and not all work equally well in every location and purpose. The size of the area you want to cover as well as the type of plants that grow there are key ...

Bushes in yard mulched with black mulch from a wagon - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images With so many types of mulch on the market, it can feel impossible to know how to best use mulch in your garden. The best ...

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

People think of mulch as something that provides a unifying look to their garden beds, but that’s not the reason you need it. Mulch, when done right, provides an insulating layer that protects your ...

Did you know that mulching your garden in winter is as beneficial as performing this gardening task in fall and spring? Find ...

With more than 30 million acres of agricultural land worldwide covered with over one million tons of plastic mulch, the recent trend toward "going green" has caused researchers to seek environmentally ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...