Winter mulching helps regulate soil temperature and protect plant roots - but it's only beneficial to certain types of plants ...

“This research shows that it is possible to protect crops using biodegradable materials that reduce both pesticide use and ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...

Ensure lush glistening green landscaping through the winter by giving this shrub a properly applied layer of mulch before the ...

While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Find out which plants experts say not to bother mulching and which deserve an extra layer this fall for better moisture, insulation, and spring growth.

Strawberry plantings must be mulched for winter protection to produce consistently in Nebraska. Mulching reduces winter damage to the strawberry crown and flower buds. Most unprotected strawberry ...

I had the great fortune to take a Landscaping Design class a few years back from Dr. Steve George through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. It might have been the most inspiring class I've ...