You might not consider that lawns profit from mulching, but unless you use a leaf catcher each time, you are mulching your ...

Pine bark breaks down to nourish the soil, and is an attractive decorative mulch that holds its deep reddish brown color all season. Straw/Hay: Straw is lightweight, helps deter weeds, and is ...

Another popular bagged mulch is shredded wood from pallets and other scrap lumber, usually dyed red, brown, ... Bark mulch deeper than that can actually preclude water from reaching the soil.

For more than 20 years, we’ve been using pine bark mulch on our own gardens, while mulch fads came and went. ... The big nuggets kept their rich brown color, and lasted longer, ...

Mulch helps moderate the soil temperature, reduce evaporation from the soil, and prevent weeds from growing in the soil. Rice ...

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

Other budget-friendly mulch options include some types of bark or shredded hardwood. Depending on the type selected, these varieties can insulate, retain moisture and last longer than straw.

Another popular bagged mulch is shredded wood from pallets and other scrap lumber, usually dyed red, brown, ... Bark mulch deeper than that can actually preclude water from reaching the soil.

I think I’d be hard pressed to find a gardener unaware of mulch, that stuff you put under plants to help keep down weeds and make your landscape beds look more defined. But there’s more to ...