Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and the landscape on which their properties sit. At the same time, trees ...

Here are the dos and don’ts of mulching correctly. Rather than a “mulch volcano,” mulch around the base of a tree should be ...

Those big mounds of mulch, all over the yard, will stifle the roots and make life oh so hard. I know you don’t mean it. You love trees instead. USA TODAY Shopping: Shop sales in tech, home, fashion, ...

Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...

As the crisp autumn air rolls in and leaves crunch underfoot, many homeowners are already dreaming of hot cocoa and cozy blankets. But before winter truly settles in, there’s one crucial outdoor task ...

Turns out, you might be mulching wrong.