Avoid 'volcano mulching' your trees, shrubs to keep them healthy

While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...
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Should You Mulch in Fall? Gardeners Say These Plants Need It—And These Don’t

Key Points Fall mulch helps insulate soil, retain moisture, and protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles.It’s especially ...

Make sure plants are cozy in mulch before winter sets in

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...
Chicago Tribune

During extreme heat, these tips help your garden, trees survive

Heat waves have already hit this summer, with more surely to come. “We’re getting more severe heat more often,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton ...