Stones and rocks offer a durable landscaping feature that minimizes maintenance. Various sizes of rocks offer unique ...

Our garden center sells quite a bit of bulk stone mulch, particularly to landscapers who do commercial projects. Washed river stone of 1-inch (pebbles) and 2-inch diameter (cobbles) has been popular ...

A practical garden path idea inspired by TikTok uses simple supplies to create a rustic, affordable walkway that blends ...

My grandfather, John Lenat (1885-1967) was a serious organic gardener. He came from the old country, Germany, in the early 1900s to seek a better life. When he arrived, pretty much everyone used ...

Homeowners who want nice landscaping, but dread maintenance tasks like weeding and mulching, often turn to pebble mulch as a solution. Pebble mulching is the practice of covering landscape beds with ...

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 ...

Dear Carol: I read your column of Sept. 24, and I am really worried. We have a huge maple tree. I guess it is a red maple because of its leaf color. I am worried because we have largish white "pebbles ...

Q: While putting up the Christmas lights, I noticed little black spots on my house siding from what a neighbor tells me is a mold spore coming from the mulch. Do you know how to prevent this? The ...

Sometimes, a seemingly gentle nudge can hit the rawest of nerves. And it seems that last week’s gentle diatribe on the constantly perplexing practice of volcano mulching was just that kind of nudge.

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...