There are many different types of mulch available to homeowners, and each has its best use cases. For example, some mulches are designed for aesthetics alone, while others can actually help plants ...

The rainy and snowy weather over the last few weeks may have delayed your fall cleanup work. I typically do not mulch established perennial borders but leave the perennials up for the winter and let ...

Weeds can rob your flower beds from their much-needed sunlight and soil nutrients, but mulch could be the key to keeping your ...

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — After a long winter, whether you have gravel or mulch, your flower beds are most likely loaded with leaves, dead plants and debris. It is important to clean your flower beds and ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.