Mulching is the placement of organic or inorganic material around the base of a tree. Organic materials like wood chips, bark ...

As the leaves change color and fall from the trees, most of us are busy closing up our gardens for the season. But don’t put ...

Despite some hot sunny days, it’s not too early to start weeding and mulching the garden to get it ready for its long winter ...

As autumn approaches, gardeners face a new challenge: the emergence of weeds. These persistent plants can quickly take over ...

Mulching your beds with organic material is key for healthy soil and happy crops and it can be done throughout the year ...

then adding layers of organic material that will break down into a rich growing medium. “The simplest way is just to lay down ...

Feng Shui (the five key elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) maintains the flow of positive energy, and one of the easiest ways to support these elements in your garden is by using something ...

Mulches play a major role in curb appeal and landscape effectiveness. Expanding beyond organic mulches, let’s review other ...

Advantages of the mineral mulches (stone, pea gravel, etc.) over the organic materials (bark, pine straw, etc.) include their ...

According to the pair, “Organic mulch is the application of naturally derived materials on the surface of the soil with the ...

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) is giving out tips on how to prevent fires that start in landscaping after the ...

Spontaneous combustion of potting soil is blamed in a Saturday night fire that caused an estimated $1.7 million in damage to ...