In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of ...

Our reporting uncovered nine police reports claiming that Grant Frerking took money upfront for mulch deliveries but never ...

Flax straw used to be viewed as an unwanted waste product by producers with seemingly only two possible outcomes—burn it or ...

Nurtures soil with rich decay. Mulch does matter, especially here in the Yakima Valley where we are experiencing hot weather, ...

A lot of people who start gardening don’t find mulching exciting, and the same goes for me. However, as I gained more ...

Summer has officially arrived along with its heat and humidity. Exercise care as you do life day in and day out to minimize ...

Gardening in Northeast Ohio’s raised beds can feel like a battle against the elements, but with patience, mulch, and a little ...

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...

Key Points Organic mulch keeps soil cool, moist, and weed-free while boosting long-term soil health.Great natural mulches include compost, chopped leaves, pine needles, and straw.A thick 3-inch mulch ...

To prevent weeds, pine straw mulch is effective at a depth of three to four inches, while a layer of two to three inches of pine bark mulch is sufficient.

To prevent weeds, pine straw mulch is effective at a depth of three to four inches, while a layer of two to three inches of pine bark mulch is sufficient. The use of landscape fabric under mulch is ...