Every spring, we should take a look at our landscape to determine what clean-up or other preparations we need to do before the heat of the summer gets here. Cleaning up dead plant material, leaves, or ...

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 ...

Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it. By Sal Vaglica For gardeners, spring has a way of opening wallets as easily as forsythia and crocuses ...

After 35-plus years of flower gardening, I’ve found that mulch is one of the most valuable materials any gardener can use, not because it does one thing well but because it does several important ...