Fall and winter precipitation can be unpredictable. Even with cooler weather, garden soil is at its best with consistent ...

If you've taken the time to create attractive flower beds, you'll want to keep them healthy. Using flower bed mulch is one way to do this. Mulch helps keep weeds out and protects your plants' roots.

Start with dry leaves — it makes the whole process much easier. Look for maple, oak, and beech leaves, as they make excellent ...

Everyone has a POV on the matter, but surprisingly, choosing to mulch or not mulch your leaves isn’t all about the ...

We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: ...

In the case of spring flowering bulbs, mulch applied after the soil has begun to freeze will prevent them from emerging too ...

Get those leaves off your lawn and recycle them onto your flower and vegetable beds for a free nutrient boost.

Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.

With the freezing temperatures, I’m sure there are people out there who want to know how to put their garden to rest for the ...

The flowers you buy in the plastic flats are usually root bound. Losen and untangle the root system without breaking the root ...

As the soil freezes, we need to be thinking about mulching both perennial and bulb flower beds. Although snow is the best winter protection for perennials, we can’t always depend on adequate ...