Mulch: it’s the unsung hero of landscaping, the cozy blanket your plants rely on to stay cool in summer, warm in winter, and ...

Mulching soil is one of the kindest ways that we can look after our gardens. Well-rotted compost or manure will help to bind light, sandy soils as well as increase the amount of moisture that can be ...

Mulching is always important as part of any fall gardening checklist, especially if you have newly-planted trees or shrubs.

WHEN LEAVES BEGIN to drop in the fall, astute gardeners take time to improve the soil in their gardens by sheet mulching. Sheet mulching, also known as lasagna gardening, is an organic, layering ...

Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

An ongoing mantra of the UC Marin Master Gardeners is to compost, compost, compost and mulch, mulch, mulch. Compost is decayed material used as a plant fertilizer and soil conditioner. Soil is the ...

The first frost of the season is fast approaching, and there's one item you can add to your soil to protect your plants and ...

Mulch can help retain moisture in the soil and act as a barrier to weeds. When used properly, it can enhance growing conditions for plants. However, when applied too heavily, it can cause problems for ...

Mulching makes use of farm wastes for ground cover to protect the soil, thereby, husbanding the plants grown on them, too. It prevents rapid runoff of rainwater and minimizes damages of heavy watering ...

Mulching protects perennials from cold temperatures and helps maintain moisture. But this common mistake could kill your ...

In the bamboo forests of southern China, mulching the ground with straw during winter is a common management practice. Farmers use materials such as rice straw and bamboo branches to insulate the soil ...