It may seem trivial, but home gardeners who choose to use plastic mulch may want to note the advantages that research has shown for colored mulches over the more traditional black plastic mulch.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Want to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and enrich your soil over time? The first step is choosing the best type of mulch for your garden.

Laying mulch is a great way to give your plants a natural boost to keep them beautiful and healthy. If you’re up for a DIY project, making your own mulch is more simple than you might think. In ...

We all love the look of a freshly mulched garden bed or tree well. Besides looking great, there are quite a few other benefits to mulch. Mulch can suppress weeds by blocking the light that some seeds ...

Laying mulch is a great way to give your plants a natural boost to keep them beautiful and healthy. If you’re up for a DIY project, making your own mulch is more simple than you might think. In ...

When you tidy up the garden after the winter, don’t tidy it too much. “Make sure you leave the mulch layer that covers your garden’s soil,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

Have you ever wondered why some gardens bounce back so quickly after winter while others struggle? The secret often comes ...

Mulch is practical -- it holds moisture and controls weeds. It is also a design element that helps give your landscape a clean, unified look. What mulch should you use on your landscape beds? My first ...