As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard needs a bit of attention to prepare for the colder months.

While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

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 ...

On one hand, chemical weed killers often work fast but leave you wondering what you’re spraying near vegetables your family ...

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 ...

Lavender love the summer sun, so when winter approaches they need some extra care. Fortunately, it just takes one simple step ...

Hydrangeas have sensitive roots that can easily rot once the ground freezes and risk next year's flowers, but there is a very ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and ...

Bare soil is a bad thing, so any natural mulch is better than no mulch. Why am I so negative about some mulches and positive about others, especially shredded native tree trimmings? Let’s review the ...