Mulch fills many important functions such as weed suppression, reducing wind erosion, and moderating soil temperature.

It may not be rare or exotic, but leaf mulch is a magical, free amendment to your garden’s soil that many a gardener swears by. I first noticed it in the driveway of my grandmother’s summer ...

The growth of new leaves isn’t just on live oaks, however, the other oaks, hackberries, cedar elms, Arizona ash and even ...

When used properly, organic mulch can provide numerous benefits for garden beds and landscapes. When used improperly, mulch ...

Leaf mulch is ideal for use in garden beds and around trees and shrubs, while grass clippings may be spread in thin layers ...

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil. But what kind is best?

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...

The City of Newton will offer free leaf compost to the public starting this Thursday, April 10, at its Boston Road facility ...

It’s also a good idea to rake away any old mulch to give yourself a fresh canvas. While you’re at it, clean up the borders of your garden. Get rid of any debris and leaves that might remain ...

I was wrong. That year was the best most lush garden I had (I might have encouraged a little too much leaf growth) but goodness it was pretty. I would still recommend mixing your native ground soil ...