Timing is everything.

Over-mulching: Applying too much fresh mulch can smother plants, cause excess moisture retention, and lead to root rot. Stick to 2-3 inches to avoid issues. Existing mulch: If there’s already a thick ...

Mulching is one of those annual tasks gardeners perform to get their plants ready for winter. A good blanket of mulch can protect perennials, trees, and shrubs, retaining valuable warmth and moisture ...

The calendar may say spring begins in March, but seasoned gardeners know that timing matters more than dates. Walk through ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

Piling mulch up on the tree trunk is called volcano mulching and is a bad practice. The mulch creates a moist area that can cause rot and decay of the bark layer of the tree. Courtesy Johnson County ...

If you're planting flowers in a hanging basket, you will want to make sure you're doing it right, so take a look at these ...

While it’s tempting to put off yard work as the weather cools down, this season is actually a great time to focus on mulching. Despite the springtime push from stores that encourage homeowners ...