You might think you’re doing your trees a favor by using landscape fabric and layers of mulch to “protect” their roots; however, one garden expert said that many people are doing their trees a ...

You see it everywhere — mulch piled up against trees so that it looks like a volcano. But just because you see it — and just because a landscape company does it — doesn't mean it is a correct practice ...

When done right, organic mulch, particularly hardwood bark mulch, will provide a wide range of benefits to trees and other woody ornamentals. The mulch serves as a stand-in for leaf litter found ...

In addition to improving the aesthetics, there are some horticultural benefits as well. Mulch helps to reduce evaporation and suppresses weed growth. Having a wide circle of mulch around a tree base ...

We all want to do a good job taking care of the plants in our landscapes. Learning about the proper care a plant needs and providing it are key to successful landscape maintenance. There are times, ...

A common mistake that some homeowners and landscapers make when mulching trees is accidentally burying the tree's base in a mound, known as "mulch volcanoes," which can cause a host of root and bark ...

Bill, We are getting ready to put mulch around our fruit trees, roses and a newly planted flower garden. I’m guessing we will need a couple of truck loads. What do you recommend for this purpose and ...