In general, pine straw covers close to 1.5 square feet per pound, while wood mulch covers about 0.5 square feet per pound. That’s one-third the weight per square foot of coverage, or three times ...

The first step is choosing the best type of mulch for your garden. Although purchasing a specific mulch type is always an ...

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 ...

Key Takeaways. Mulch installation averages $100 per cubic yard, including delivery and installation.; Two mulch categories exist: organic and inorganic. Organic options like straw or wood chips ...

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

On top of the cardboard, I put about five inches of good, screened compost, then my new eco lawn seed and finally, a grass straw mulch on top, to ensure birds didn’t run away with my seeds and ...

Do You Need to Mulch Every Year? No, you don’t have to mulch every year, but doing so can benefit your garden. Choosing to mulch isn’t a one-size-fits-all task and depends upon several factors ...

Pine straw allows rain/irrigation to pass freely into the soil and provides for excellent air exchange between above and below the mulch layer. Pine straw also has an added advantage of ...

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

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.

Straw is a great mulch to use after you grass seed an area in your lawn. It keeps the seed from washing away, deters mice and birds from feeding on the seed, ...