There are three things you can do to eliminate 95 percent of your gardening challenge — put the right plant in the right place; improve the soil by adding plenty of compost and organic matter; and add ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Caring for rosemary indoors during winter is straightforward. Place your rosemary in a window that gets six to eight hours of ...

Organic mulch keeps soil cool, moist, and weed-free while boosting long-term soil health. Great natural mulches include compost, chopped leaves, pine needles, and straw. A thick 3-inch mulch layer, ...

Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth. Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with ...

LET’S HEAD TO THE GREEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWTH GREEN, WHERE BRANCH HILL FARM IN MILTON MILLS. AND I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN OF USA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, ONE OF THE THINGS AND I’M SURE I’M ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

As you drive by various developments, whether it is Dell Webb Spruce Creek, The Villages or On Top of the World, you see a variety of different mulches being used. Some of them are natural while ...

Signs of spring continue to appear. The birds, once a large flock, are pairing off and setting claim to nesting sites and territories. Encouraging the birds to nest nearby provides more than just a ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...