Here are 8 plants you should mulch — chosen by a gardening expert ... broad leaves that create a carpet of green under trees or along walkways. "These perennial shade plants are known for ...

In the autumn, spread a ring of mulch around newly planted trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials. In early winter, tender plants like Verbena bonariensis or dahlias will benefit from a thick mulch.

Typical landscaping designs often space plants far apart, leaving areas of mulch-covered soil between ... shows Miguel the Havanese sitting on a walkway surrounding a densely-planted garden ...