There are many different types of mulch available to homeowners, and each has its best use cases. For example, some mulches are designed for aesthetics alone, while others can actually help plants ...

A: Yes, leaves can be raked or blown into your beds to protect roots from freezing temps and to help replenish soil nutrients as they break down. You can also add leaves to a compost bin; or, if you ...

Q: The power company trimmed trees from lines in my area. They ran limbs and trees through a chipper and dumped some of the mulch on my land. Can I use this for mulch on my flower beds? A: That raw ...

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

Oct. 10—Nothing duller than talking about mulch, but there are different approaches to this big deal in the garden. And in this season of deciding what to do with falling tree leaves, now is a good ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.

Mulch can be a multitasking helper in the garden, something that smothers weeds, insulates plants from cold temperatures and prevents soil erosion. Used the wrong way, though, mulch can foster ...

Jumping into a pile of leaves in their front yard at 735 Ohio, brothers Conner, left, and Carson Marsh, both 5, enjoyed the great fall weather in this October 2009 photo. In addition to cool nights, ...

Dear Neil: My flowerbeds have been invaded by a broadleafed weed with yellow flowers (see photo attached). What can I do to eliminate it? I’m not sure of the weed’s name in your thumbnail photo, but ...

An experienced horticulturist reveals when you can and can't mulch in January. It comes down to weather, and mulching ...