Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

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Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a cozy layer of mulch over their roots. “Spread it flat and even, like a ...

I am getting ready to put down mulch in my landscape but am a bit confused about how much to apply. I was under the impression that I only needed to put down a couple of inches of mulch but I have ...

Landscape fabric can help suppress weeds but deteriorates over time. Learn more about using and removing landscape fabric ...