Each year, Wake County gives live, undecorated trees new life by turning them into nutrient-rich mulch through their Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program. The mulch is used on local trails to ...

Got an ugly tree stump hanging around? This surprisingly simple mulch trick makes stump removal way easier than you'd expect ...

Sometimes gardeners are influenced by old customs or advice that may not reflect the latest thinking. Here are a few myths and facts to help you rethink your gardening maintenance. Myth: All ...

Snow cover provides a heavy blanket of winter mulch that insulates the soil, prevents heat from escaping and keeps soil ...

Mulching can be described as the practice of spreading organic — or inorganic — materials at the base of plants where they not only conserve water, hinder weed growth and stabilize soils, but ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the holidays wrap up and Christmas decorations go back into storage, there’s one more thing some residents may be wondering about: what to do with their real Christmas tree.

Q: Can I use my Christmas tree as a mulch in my yard? I heard the needles are acidic and can cause problems for plants. Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at ...

Mulching provides numerous benefits to a garden year-round, including regulating the soil temperature, minimizing evaporation in the soil, and protecting the roots. "Mulch is an essential part of ...

Putting your garden to bed properly in the fall can make all the difference come springtime. It's crucial you take all the measures necessary to protect your perennials before you leave them to ...

This video shows what happens when you use mulch in the garden such as grass clippings, sugarcane, woodchip, poultry litter, cardboard, and even general garden waste. Self Sufficient Me is based on ...