Our garden center sells quite a bit of bulk stone mulch, particularly to landscapers who do commercial projects. Washed river stone of 1-inch (pebbles) and 2-inch diameter (cobbles) has been popular ...

Homeowners who want nice landscaping, but dread maintenance tasks like weeding and mulching, often turn to pebble mulch as a solution. Pebble mulching is the practice of covering landscape beds with ...

My grandfather, John Lenat (1885-1967) was a serious organic gardener. He came from the old country, Germany, in the early 1900s to seek a better life. When he arrived, pretty much everyone used ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

CORNISH FLAT, N.H. My grandfather, John Lenat (1885-1967), was a serious organic gardener. He came from the old country, Germany, in the early 1900s to seek a better life. When he arrived, pretty much ...

WASHINGTON – Mulch is practical – it holds moisture and controls weeds. It is also a design element that helps give your landscape a clean, unified look. What mulch should you use on your landscape ...

Tom recommends mulching in spring to lock in the winter wet, making it more available for plants during the warmer months - Clara Molden Mulching is a way to protect and feed your soil while improving ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...

Q: While putting up the Christmas lights, I noticed little black spots on my house siding from what a neighbor tells me is a mold spore coming from the mulch. Do you know how to prevent this? The ...

Q: I have a semi-shady area along the back of our house where I've established several lovely hydrangeas. The problem is, due to a very slight slope of the ground, heavy rains usually move the mulch ...