There are three things you can do to eliminate 95 percent of your gardening challenge — put the right plant in the right place; improve the soil by adding plenty of compost and organic matter; and add ...

Did you know that mulching your garden in winter is as beneficial as performing this gardening task in fall and spring? Find ...

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ell ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth. Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with ...

LET’S HEAD TO THE GREEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWTH GREEN, WHERE BRANCH HILL FARM IN MILTON MILLS. AND I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN OF USA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, ONE OF THE THINGS AND I’M SURE I’M ...

Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

As you drive by various developments, whether it is Dell Webb Spruce Creek, The Villages or On Top of the World, you see a variety of different mulches being used. Some of them are natural while ...

Signs of spring continue to appear. The birds, once a large flock, are pairing off and setting claim to nesting sites and territories. Encouraging the birds to nest nearby provides more than just a ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...