Many perennial shrubs benefit from mulch for winter protection. But when should it be applied? As a professional gardener, I see many property owners who do late-season mulching right after fall clean ...

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You finally feel it—the first warm weekend after a long, gray winter. The birds are singing, your gloves are on, and you’re ready to mulch like a pro. You grab that fresh, earthy-smelling pile of ...

Cocoa mulch is a fabulous organic product that can be used on a variety of plants. Here are the ones that will benefit most ...

Garden centers may be full of blooms, but don’t rush to check out just yet. Gardening experts share how to know when it’s ...

Fall mulching also gives you a head start on next spring. As the mulch breaks down over the winter, it adds essential nutrients to the soil, giving your plants a boost once warmer weather arrives.

Get earlier blooms this spring with this super simple mulching tip ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

When you're preparing your garden beds for spring, fertilizing should always come before mulching. We explain when and how to fertilize and mulch in spring.

For effective weed suppression without the need for a weed membrane, a mulch layer should ideally be three inches deep, ...

Want bigger blooms and sweeter fruit from UK beds? See which plants adore cocoa shell mulch, and where this chocolate-scented ...

South Carolina’s spring like weather may have you in a gardening mood. Here's some tips, what to plant and more for 2026.