Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SvetlanaKlaise / GETTY IMAGES The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and keeping ...

Bushes in yard mulched with black mulch from a wagon - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images With so many types of mulch on the market, it can feel impossible to know how to best use mulch in your garden. The best ...

Planting flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees without mulching is rather like getting dressed for an evening event without combing your hair. Mulch is the finishing touch that makes flower beds look ...

Types of mulch As the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines it, “Mulch is simply a protective layer of a material that is spread on top of the soil.” Several materials fit that bill, so you can pick ...

Q: I recently planted two vines in my backyard: a Lady Banks rose and a tangerine crossvine. I got the amended soil at Viragrow and the wood chip mulch at the demonstration orchard as you suggested.

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...