Rocks and mulch are commonly used in landscaping. But one trick to keep those cover options in place could be ineffective, ...

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Q: I have moved into a house that is about 3 years old with a wide variety of plants. I have read your articles against rock mulch but I don't know which of my plants can tolerate the rock mulch that ...

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.

Let’s be brief: Mulch works. Mulch keeps moisture in, reduces erosion and keeps weeds out, or at least makes them easier to pull. And mulch gives the garden a finished, pleasing look, sort of like the ...

: I planted a row of red tip photinia between a walkway and the side of my garage to try to grow a formal hedge to break up the mass of the garage wall. In front of the photinia I have a row of ...

Q: I recently read that all organic landscape mulch is combustible and shouldn’t be used on landscape due to the fire risk. However, for years I’ve been told that using mulch is a good practice ...