“Mulch only needs to be 3 to 4 inches deep around trees and shrubs, and 1 or 2 inches deep in garden beds.” Air and water must be able to filter through the mulch layer and the soil to reach ...

A layer of mulch is a powerful way to defend your plants against summer heat, drought and overbearing weeds, while improving the soil to nourish their roots. But what is the best kind of mulch? &#8… ...

The first step is choosing the best type of mulch for your garden. Although purchasing a specific mulch type is always an ...

Master gardener Leimone Waite answers readers’ questions about plants, garden tools and their use, and gardening techniques.

And, when mulching under trees, you can apply around 4 inches. Organic mulches are not as effective in controlling persistent perennial weeds, ... There is no best mulch for every situation.

Before you start mulching around your trees and shrubs and in flower beds this spring, check out our tips for how to mulch properly. All about mulch: Too much of a good thing is bad for your trees ...

Mulch is an important component of landscaping that can be equal parts a style statement and one of the best ways to provide nutrients and protection for your plants. In addition to supporting the ...

Best management practices for mulch While the application of mulch provides many benefits, over-application of mulch can be extremely harmful to trees, shrubs and other plants.

Inside every oak is a bag of mulch waiting to get out. For proof, visit Arlington County's Trades Center, where John Hightower helps trees damaged by last week's storm find their inner woodchip ...