Answer: As long as we have had forests, leaves have been a natural mulch and protective layer for our plants. Mulching can make the difference in the success of your garden and how much time is ...

Yes, mulch is decorative, but it also adds nutrients and organic matter to soil, conserves moisture and provides insulation. (Kenny Mathews) As you know, I love to garden, but I don't like to work ...

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 ...

Someone planting a ground cover plant in fresh soil - Chet_w/Getty Images While ground cover plants are often referred to as living mulch because they'll eventually spread and cover the soil with a ...

Great mulches for winter include bark chips, shredded bark, straw, evergreen boughs and other loose, coarse-textured organic materials. (Rick Wetherbee) For many gardeners, mulch is as common place in ...

and Sonia Demiray Frederick County Forestry Board Jun 9, 2022 Jun 9, 2022 In the first part of our series on mulch, published in Green on May 27, we talked about the different types of organic mulch.

Wood mulches are one of the most common types of ground cover used in landscaping. Being lighter in weight than rock, they are also more easily placed by homeowners. Decorative mulch not only adds a ...

The selection of a mulch depends on its intended use. Consider the size of the area in relation to the cost of materials and availability. If appearance is the main goal, inorganic or inert mulches ...

Question: Dear Carol, I know we are supposed to mulch perennials, shrubs, etc. during the winter to protect our plants from cold and cover the soil from rain. But, besides leaves, what can I use ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Many homeowners and gardeners use mulches in their shrub and perennial beds. Mulches give the ...

You can get too much of a good thing, and mulches are a great example. Applied too generously, they can actually impede the flow of water and nutrients into the soil. Spread in appropriate amounts, ...