Discover the beauty of this perennial that thrives in gravel instead of mulch. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, this ...

Plus, organic mulches like straw, shredded leaves, and wood chips break down slowly over time, which improves the soil structure and enhances its ability to hold water. I've noticed a remarkable ...

Fall and winter precipitation can be unpredictable. Even with cooler weather, garden soil is at its best with consistent ...

Perhaps most importantly, as the mulch breaks down, it adds organic matter to the soil, boosting its nutrient content and porosity. In short, mulch is one of the best — and most affordable ...

A layer of mulch about 3 to 4 inches thick is best. Good organic mulches include wood or bark chips, shredded bark, pine straw, evergreen boughs, clean straw or ground corncobs. Ideally ...

Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

Residential outdoor water use contributes significantly to water consumption nationwide. Given our dry conditions in 2024, it’s more important than ever to reduce our water usage outside.

Organic gardening is on the rise across demographic groups with over 76 percent of millennials alone expressing their extreme ...

Mulching with organic materials, such as compost or wood chips, will feed soil microbes and fungi, improving soil structure and health. If you use tree leaves for mulch, move them to an area with ...

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