Whether to choose gravel or woody mulch depends on where you live, the type of yard, and the plants in it.

Compost is costly, I can’t deny it. It’s also been in short supply as more of us are tending our gardens and nurturing our soil. Bark, on the other hand, is relatively cheap and plentiful. If compost ...

Mulch is essential for garden beds to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature. But using the wrong type ...

For 17 years, we’ve been using pine bark mulch on our own gardens and show beds, while mulch fads came and went. Dyed red wood chips, cypress, dyed shredded rubber and dyed black wood chips have come ...

For more than 20 years, we’ve been using pine bark mulch on our own gardens, while mulch fads came and went. Dyed red wood chips, cypress, dyed shredded rubber and dyed black wood chips have come into ...

In a recent column, I proposed mulches composed of living plants as an environmentally-friendly alternative for suppressing weeds, enhancing garden plant growth and nurturing the soil. I suspect, ...

Neil Sperry explains mulch volcanoes, what to do if ryegrass is taking over St. Augustine, and how to treat black spot fungus ...

If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joe_Potato / Getty Images Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth.

Pewaukee, Wisconsin--(Newsfile Corp. - April 11, 2025) - A fresh wave of premium landscaping service has arrived in southeastern Wisconsin with the official launch of Best Bark Mulch, a locally owned ...