There are many different types of mulch available to homeowners, and each has its best use cases. For example, some mulches are designed for aesthetics alone, while others can actually help plants ...

By far, my favorite mulch for flower beds is the most simple: natural wood mulch. There are dyed options like red and black, but keep in mind that black mulch also retains heat and can be ...

Say we have a square, 10-foot-wide flower bed — or 100 square feet to cover. You’d need 17 bags or a cubic yard of mulch for a three-inch layer. If bags are on sale for $2 that’s $34, or $67 ...

Whether you're trying to control weeds or make a garden bed look more finished, here's how to select the best type of mulch for every garden bed. Skip to main content. Boydton, VA. Boydton, VA ...

A: Yes, leaves can be raked or blown into your beds to protect roots from freezing temps and to help replenish soil nutrients as they break down. You can also add leaves to a compost bin; or, if ...

Photo by Cowell-ZieglerNEED A LIFT? - Madison May Day Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Ellis, was busy bringing fresh mulch to be placed around the trees along the Madison Train Station on Saturday ...

Then I got desperate. I had been growing a perennial flower bed without mulch for 10 years and I was having so many problems….horrible weeds, clay soil and plants not thriving.

A: That raw material needs to rest at least six months before you use it as mulch. It's too fresh right now, so pile it up and let it rot, then spread it wherever you like to a depth of about an inch.

With the gorgeous weather we have been having, it’s been hard not to be outside all day. I had a day off of work May 2, and wanted to take advantage of the sunshine and use the time to clean up ...