Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.

“Mulch” is one of those words that can be a verb or a noun, as in I am going to “mulch” outside or check out my pile of “mulch!” Mulch can be organic-based like straw, bark or compost, or more durable ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

Also, how to choose, and use, the best mulch. With the summer heat already here and water supplies severely limited, many of us are anxious about being able to keep our gardens looking beautiful ...

Do you utilize mulch in the garden? If you do, that’s great! If you don’t, you should consider adding mulch to the garden, as there are many benefits. Benefits of mulch include preserving moisture, ...

Most of us picture a perfect garden as neat, trimmed, and cleared of every fallen leaf by the time winter arrives.

Spreading mulch in your garden helps protect the soil in general, but it has specific benefits during harsh winter conditions. A layer of mulch will keep the soil insulated, roots protected from ...

Question: Does putting mulch around my garden plants help them or prevent the soil from warming up or getting moisture from rainfall or irrigation? How do I know how much to mulch? I use compost and ...

Now that most of us have our summer flowers and vegetables in the ground, let’s talk about mulch. We mention mulch quite a bit, but why is mulch such a good addition to our gardens? Here’s why. For ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s more to the shredded bark and pieces of wood you see scattered over flowerbeds everywhere. In fact, there are quite a few benefits of the discarded tree pieces, commonly ...