Whether to choose gravel or woody mulch depends on where you live, the type of yard, and the plants in it.

When is bark mulch not bark mulch? The answer is: when it’s mulch. There is a big difference between bark mulch and mulch. There are many places where you can purchase bags of mulch. There are only a ...

Here's how to figure out if you should mulch or bag grass clippings whenever you mow. Mulching lawn clippings enriches soil with nutrients and boosts carbon sequestration. Bagging clippings prevents ...

Mulch is essential for garden beds to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature. But using the wrong type ...

Every year, Americans spend about a billion dollars on mulch. Mulch can be a multitasking helper in the garden, something that smothers weeds, insulates plants from cold temperatures and prevents soil ...

For more than 20 years, we’ve been using pine bark mulch on our own gardens, while mulch fads came and went. Dyed red wood chips, cypress, dyed shredded rubber and dyed black wood chips have come into ...

Mulch is a good way to refresh your garden beds once or twice a year, but beautification isn’t its only job. It’s excellent for suppressing weeds, retaining moisture, and boosting the overall health ...

Lawn aficionados—those who love to mow—tend to have strong opinions on whether it is best to mulch lawn clippings or bag them. While the mulching vs. bagging debate is dependent on several factors, ...