Many gardeners add mulch to their flower beds and around trees for aesthetics and to combat weeds. Since there are many types of mulch, you can find the most suitable one to suit your landscape design and plants. Mulch also benefits your plants by retaining moisture and keeping the soil warm. But can it harm…
As a gardener, I just know that mulch is one of my best friends in my outdoor garden. It has numerous benefits and improves the aesthetics of the garden. But can you plant flowers in mulch? Mulch can be an excellent addition to your landscape, and I will tell you more about using it to…
Mulching your garden can have many benefits, whether it’s rubber mulch or wood mulch. Yet, can you mix rubber mulch with wood mulch? Mainly, you can mix rubber mulch with wood mulch. In fact, doing that can help extend the mulching longevity and enhance its properties. In this article, you’ll learn more about using both…
Do you have tons of pine cones in your area, but you’re not sure what to do with them? You may want to consider turning them into mulch! Good mulch is effective for retaining soil moisture and suppressing weeds. Pine cone mulch can do these, plus, they enhance the aesthetic value of your garden for…
So it’s fall season, and your yard is covered with piles of dead leaves. You’re wondering whether you should leave those leaves or put in the effort to rake them up. Or maybe go budget-friendly and use the dead leaves as organic mulch. Well, the good news is you have options! Dead leaves make excellent…
Mulching your garden during the winter months is essential for its protection. Yet, sometimes mulch can be too dense and heavy for plants to grow through. So, what’s the case when it comes to perennials? Can perennials grow through mulch? Mainly, it depends on how old and sturdy the plant is. While long-established perennials can…
It’s a bright, sunny morning, and you’re taking a tour through your backyard. You see your flower beds blooming and thriving. Yet, out of the corner of your eye, you notice a white patch in the middle of your garden bed. After closer inspection, you realize that it’s mold growing straight off the mulch. At…
The fall brings some gorgeous colors, but along with it does come the laborious chores of getting leaves out of mulch, and thinking up creative ways about how to keep mulch clean. Surprisingly, nobody has invented a leaf barrier. Gardeners, like most problems in the yard, get solved with a little creativity. One that involves…
Mulching materials don’t come with a use by date. You have to determine when they are too degraded to serve their purpose. Then comes the point of figuring out what to do with the old mulch. Some materials can simply be raked aside and bagged or boxed for shed storage, others may be done with…
Wondering where to buy mulch for your next gardening project? You’ve come to the right place. Mulch is among the world’s most accessible gardening resources. You can find it in most local garden centers, home improvement stores, and specialized online retailers. In this article, we’ll explore the various avenues you can purchase mulch, as well…