That piled-up look traps moisture and invites pests—here’s the right way to mulch.

Weeds start to emerge as soon as the soil warms. Mulch isn't just for looks. Despite its neat appearance, it also controls ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spring planting season has arrived and, again, a record number of Americans are readying for the annual rite of spreading mulch ...

Free mulch from electric utility companies, tree care firms or municipalities can be a great deal, if you plan ahead for it. ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

When you’re mulching your trees, you want to create a doughnut shape around them with the mulch so they will receive vital nutrients and receive water at the roots without dampening the tree’s trunk.

Here’s why volcano mulching damages your trees and plants and what to do instead.

Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do to keep trees healthy. It makes growing situations more "friendly" for trees in general. But over-mulching can be one of the worst ...

Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that wonderful time of year again where temps are rising, life is coming back into the landscape, and people are thinking about how to improve the urban canopy around ...

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. As ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...