If you wish your trees would grow faster, just surround them with mulch. When my son David was a kid, his 4-H project compared the growth of a maple mulched with wood chips to a nearby maple ...

As the crisp autumn air rolls in and leaves crunch underfoot, many homeowners are already dreaming of hot cocoa and cozy blankets. But before winter truly settles in, there’s one crucial outdoor task ...

Mulch is a good friend to gardens. It helps soil hold moisture, keeps plant roots cool on hot days, and discourages weeds from sprouting. Many types of mulch add beneficial substances to the earth as ...

Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...

Japanese maples can wilt or even die off once April arrives unless gardeners take the time to do an easy gardening task that ...