Many perennial shrubs benefit from mulch for winter protection. But when should it be applied? As a professional gardener, I see many property owners who do late-season mulching right after fall clean ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Fall season is upon us and with it comes a list of rewarding outdoor tasks ...

If you're cold outside, there's a fair chance your plants are cold too. Keep them warm and healthy by sprinkling a layer of ...

Fall mulching also gives you a head start on next spring. As the mulch breaks down over the winter, it adds essential nutrients to the soil, giving your plants a boost once warmer weather arrives.

close-up of gloved hands scooping mulch up from the ground - Larisa Stefanuyk/Getty Images As fall approaches, you may feel like it's time to hang up the gardening hat and take a break until spring ...

Days are getting longer and temperatures are rising. Seedlings are growing and new plantings are being planned. We are also ...

Mulching your perennials is probably at the top of your fall to-do list for the garden of your dreams. It is a great way to protect your precious perennials over the winter months, helping to lock in ...

Spring has barely cleared its throat, the soil is still cool, and yet the garden center parking lot is already packed. Bags ...

June 11, 2023 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Along with a green grass lawn, traditional suburban landscaping often includes sections the yard—typically in ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

As part of Mizzou Botanic Garden's leaf-mulching program, fallen leaves are shredded as they are vacuumed by the Landscape ...

As temperatures warm in spring, plants covered with mulch for winter should be checked for new growth. If there is none, leave mulch in place as long as possible. It is important not to remove winter ...