Late January to mid-March is ideal for planting cold-hardy strawberries. Prepare your garden for a delicious spring harvest.

Your tree will require less water in winter. To preserve moisture, spread 1 to 2 inches of mulch such as pine straw, bark mulch, or leaf litter, around the base of the tree but do not let the ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

Landscaping experts explain the best design and plant choices that can help make your property more resilient against wildfires. Proper maintenance is also key.

The most common vole in our area is the pine vole, which is at home under the pine straw or other mulch in a yard ... and deer can also spread disease. Regardless of “they were here first ...

Raking pine mulch around the trunk of a small plum tree ... The tractor drives through the rows in the strawberry field, spreading straw mulch on the strawberry plantation. The tractor drives through ...

This is because their leaves will be more layered and spread out ... Some potential mulch options that meet these criteria include shredded pine bark, shredded cypress, pine straw, and leaves. You ...

Clean away any dead leaves from the base of the plant and cut off any damaged branches during fall clean up: this helps prevent any potential disease spread. A light layer of mulch, such as pine straw ...

Covering the bare ground with mulch or straw is an excellent way to prevent erosion and runoff ... this is the most affordable solution. Spread a ¾” of gravels behind your retaining walls or drip ...

Choose mulch from wood chips and avoid hay or straw because they’re too lightweight to resist strong gusts. To ensure the plants’ health, choose an organic mulch. You should spread 3”-4” of mulch ...