Compost and mulch are essential parts of successful gardening in the San Antonio area. Compost is decomposing organic material that increases drainage, water-holding capability and nutrient efficiency ...

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Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Compost and mulch. Both are great soil conditioners, but how do they differ? Each serves as a time-release fertilizer and insulator. When augmented with livestock and poultry manure, nutrient-rich ...

Every gardener wants the best soil for their garden. How do you know if your soil is "good"? What do you add to make it good? When you go to a plant nursery or the gardening section of a big box store ...

We’re well into fall, but there are plenty of things still to do – or just dream about in the garden. You may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer ...

Experts look at the most effective coverings for your beds and borders.

Tomatoes and other vegetables are highly sensitive to herbicide contamination, and the symptoms can fool you. They can include curled or cupped leaves, wilting or distorted new growth, all of which ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation, following a two-year study, will tighten regulations to protect groundwater at the dozens of compost and mulch operations that dot Long Island, ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.