In a recent column, I proposed mulches composed of living plants as an environmentally-friendly alternative for suppressing weeds, enhancing garden plant growth and nurturing the soil. I suspect, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are plenty of good reasons to mulch your garden and flower beds, including weed suppression and soil moisture retention. Wood bark has ...

Mulch isn”t the most exciting garden topic — after all, what can you say about something that just lies on the ground? But savvy gardeners know that putting down a layer of wood chips, bark, straw or ...

I have a pile of fresh camphor wood chips. Are camphor wood chips safe to use in my garden? Is it OK to use fresh cut wood chips, camphor or other types, around my yard? I normally don't address two ...

People tend to equate a higher price tag with greater quality, but that's not always the case, especially with mulch upgrades that aren't as good as they seem.