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

Ventura County and some cities provide not only mulch and compost for schools, but also a subsidy for the cost of delivery.

Some gardeners swear by mulching in early spring; others will tell you that fall or even early winter is the time to complete ...

What is the Best Mulch Material for a Vegetable Garden? Our gardening experts are unanimous on this: the best mulch material ...