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

Grass has a tendency to creep into flower beds, but you can keep the division looking clean by adding this one simple ...

Summer heat can turn a thriving garden into a crispy disaster faster than a forgotten burger on a backyard grill. One blazing ...

All gardens, whether they are flower or vegetable, benefit from the use of mulch. Learn more about best practices of mulching ...

Key Points Mulching is the best natural method to prevent weeds from growing.It blocks sunlight and retains moisture, stopping weeds early.Choose mulch based on garden goals—looks, soil health, or ...

Tomato plants thrive with the right mulch, and one budget-friendly option sitting in your yard can help improve soil and ...

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes. By Margaret Roach Mulch provides so many services in the garden, from retaining soil ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

WHEN TO MULCH. THE LEAVES ARE NOW CHANGING COLOR AND FALLING, WHICH MEANS IT’S NOW TIME FOR EVERYONE’S FAVORITE THING. AND THAT’S, WELL, DEALING WITH THE LEAVES. THIS IS A BIT OF A DEBATED TOPIC, ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know they're focused on sustainable alternatives. Whether their efforts are guided ...

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — The City of Aurora is giving free landscaping mulch to the public. There is no limit on quantity, and residency in Aurora is not required. First, a little perspective. One cubic ...