Keep these general mulching depth guidelines in mind: New raised vegetable beds: Apply about 3 to 4 inches of mulch.

Ahead, they explain the most common mistake gardeners make when applying mulch, how to correct it, and the one rule they ...

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 ...

All ornamental plants greatly benefit from mulching when it’s done correctly, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. Good mulching can have several beneficial effects on plants, the soil and ...

Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it.

Winter mulching helps to keep the ground frozen by shielding it from the warmth of the sun. A steady ground temperature will keep your plants dormant and prevent the new growth during brief spells of ...

Turns out, you might be mulching wrong.

A woman spreads mulch around a plant and flower garden in 2016. Kimberly P. Mitchell McClatchy file photo Whether your garden interests lie with growing food or growing ornamentals, you should mulch ...

Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can lead to trouble. “Mulch should be a flat, even layer over the soil,” said Spencer ...

Wind-driven air and too little precipitation are common wintertime side effects that can damage drought-sensitive trees, lawns and shrubs. You can help remedy that by watering while temperatures are ...

Today is Arbor Day, that day devoted to encouraging people to planting a new tree or three. You might run into a variety of differing advice on exactly how to do this deed correctly. It doesn’t help ...