Can't decide between organic mulch versus rock? Explore the pros, cons, and best uses of each to find the perfect match for your yard.

If you’re happy just cutting down on mulching, this is a job that can be done every other year instead of each year. Two to ...

In some parts of the Southwest, this thinking has been taken to the extreme, where homeowners have only mulch, rocks and ...

Land is scarce in the Bay Area, which makes a well-designed outdoor space at a Marin cottage or Atherton manse a tremendous ...

Clumping grasses add a vertical element to the landscape. Plus, if you enjoy bird watching, native grasses are a great choice ...

Rock mulches can raise the temperature around plants, and some plants can be sensitive to this, especially hydrangeas and lilacs. It's also a problematic addition when installed over landscape ...