If you plan to insulate soil with mulch before the seasons change, first learn which types of mulch best meets your needs.

Types of Organic and Inorganic Mulch As mentioned, mulch can be made from many different materials—here are the most common organic and inorganic mulch options for your garden.

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil. But what kind is best?

Discover the transformative power of mulch in revitalizing clay soil in our latest guide, "Mulch Magic for Clay Soil!" Learn ...

Whether you're trying to control weeds or make a garden bed look more finished, here's how to select the best type of mulch for every garden bed.

We've gathered some information on the pros and cons of different kinds of mulch to help you choose what's best for your needs.

Mulch can be a multitasking helper in the garden, something that smothers weeds, insulates plants from cold temperatures and prevents soil erosion. Used the wrong way, though, mulch can foster ...

Using mulch around planting areas accomplishes several things at once, like making the yard's appearance cohesive and attractive, decreasing or eliminating the number of weeds that spring-up and ...

Key Points The best time to mulch depends on the bed type and the plants you’re growing.You may mulch some beds in fall and ...

Choosing the right type of mulch can make your garden healthier and your flowers more beautiful, but with so many different types on the market it can be hard to see the difference.

Q: Before it gets too hot, I want to put down a fresh layer of mulch. I’m confused though. I often see commercial companies mounding mulch up along the trunks of trees and shrubs. Is that the ...