In some areas of the country, the choice between mulching with pine needles and wood mulch is a tough one. Since the 1980s, pine straw has been the favorite mulch in the South. It is inexpensive, ...

If you live on a property lined with trees, then you’re probably used to having branches drop onto your lawn all year round–especially in the spring and fall. Getting rid of them will always be a ...

Jake Van Yahres from ReLeaf Cville and Van Yahres Tree Company shares the results of an experiment to see how soil is affected differently when covered with wood chips versus traditional store bought ...

Powered by either a gas or electric motor, wood chippers use a set of blades that shred just about anything that falls from a tree to your lawn, from dead leaves to thick branches, into bite-sized ...

Now is one of the best times of the year to start putting down mulch, particularly if you want to suppress weeds and improve soil moisture. With that in mind, you'll be happy to learn that The Home ...

Mulch lends a tailored, streamlined finish to a landscape, but spreading wood mulch too close to your dwelling or driveway might not be such a good idea, especially if your home or car has a pale ...

Q: Not for the first time, all of my rosemary plants died over the winter. What is causing this, and is there anything I can do to prevent it from happening? A: The cold could well have done your ...

As a cool-season bedding plant, columbines are a lovely choice. They bloom in spring, generally lingering into May. They will not tolerate heat, however, and languish and die in the heat of June.

Wood chip mulch is again available at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension orchard located 100 yards east of Horse Drive and North Decatur Boulevard. The Gilcrease Orchard, a pick-your-own ...