Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil ...

Mulch is supposed to make your garden look polished and well-kept, but if you’ve ever ended up with a chaotic, patchy mess, ...

The problem is compounded in areas with heavy rainfall ... to create a more balanced and breathable mulch layer. Another potential downside to using grass clippings as mulch is the risk of ...

• Applied to depth of 4 inches, mulch suppresses weeds by blocking sunlight from reaching the soil. Too much mulch, though, ...

Managing overgrown land is essential for maintaining property value, improving accessibility, and reducing environmental ...

Areas with intense sunlight or heavy rainfall may experience quicker ... The simplest method is to apply a thin layer of fresh mulch over the existing material. This not only enhances the color ...

Spring is in the air, garden cleanup is underway and a fresh layer of mulch gives any landscape or garden a clean look while suppressing weeds.

Composted bark also supplies more net nutrient gain to the soil below and holds in place better during a heavy rain event ... between above and below the mulch layer. Pine straw also has an ...