Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

Choosing the best type of mulch for your garden is no easy task. To start, you have many material options, including organic and inorganic mulches. Once you narrow it down, you still have to choose ...

There are many different types of mulch and not all work equally well in every location and purpose. The size of the area you want to cover as well as the type of plants that grow there are key ...

While interior design remains a solid member of the zeitgeist, landscaping and outdoor trends are not quite as widely talked about. But everything from exterior finishes to landscaping choices can ...

It may seem trivial, but home gardeners who choose to use plastic mulch may want to note the advantages that research has shown for colored mulches over the more traditional black plastic mulch.

Like many columnists of a certain age, I often write about hot new trends, to give my readers the illusion that even though what’s left of me dates back to the Jurassic era, I am still totally cool, ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...