Learn what not to do when using mulch in your garden, according to experts, including using mulch that is too rocky and ...

Two to three inches of loose mulch can be used, like leaves or pine nuggets. Some ground covers that can be used are Asiatic jasmine, cast iron plants, mondo grass, peperomia, frog fruit ...

In the autumn, spread a ring of mulch around newly planted trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials. In early winter, tender plants like Verbena bonariensis or dahlias will benefit from a thick mulch.

Is your garden getting crispy as temperatures rise? Here’s how to easily cool off plants to keep your garden healthy in the ...

Mulch refers to materials used in garden beds, around shrubs, trees, or flowers, to create a uniform look, maintain even temperature and moisture levels (important in colder zones, desert climates ...

Even if it’s not always much to look at on its own, gravel has so many uses in the garden. It can be decorative, like when I used it to top my pots of succulents, or functional, like when it’s ...