Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil ...

Fall is here, and with it comes the task of leaf cleanup. If you’re in New England like me, that often means several weekends of raking, piling and bagging leaves. This year, I’m considering ...

What is mulch? It is simply material you use to cover the surface of the soil in your garden beds. Generally people use ...

Cover crops like millet, sorghum, and black-eyed peas have been successful at the botanic gardens. They improve water ...

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil ...

• Applied to depth of 4 inches, mulch suppresses weeds by blocking sunlight from reaching the soil. Too much mulch, though, ...

There were no pines or magnolias, so the leaves were uniform, and the yard sported a few wildflowers so I knew the clippings ...

Adding a layer of mulch to your planting beds is the best thing you can do for your garden. Keep reading for everything you ...

Growing cilantro is easy, but this cool-weather herb quickly flowers and goes to seed as temperatures rise. This can be ...

Mulch is supposed to make your garden look polished and well-kept, but if you’ve ever ended up with a chaotic, patchy mess, ...