Mulching your perennials is probably at the top of your fall to-do list for the garden of your dreams. It is a great way to protect your precious perennials over the winter months, helping to lock in ...

I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long. Well, it appears that many people in our region do that to our young trees with ...

Compost is costly, I can’t deny it. It’s also been in short supply as more of us are tending our gardens and nurturing our soil. Bark, on the other hand, is relatively cheap and plentiful. If compost ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Homeowners often use mulch around trees to maintain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and provide nutrients. However, improper mulch ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In a week that features both Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District is launching a program aimed at ending poor mulching and planting practices. ...

What? Volcanoes in south central Pennsylvania? You hadn’t noticed? Well clearly, you’re not looking in the right places as they are ubiquitous throughout the region. They’re in suburban yards, ...

After making a common landscaping error, a homeowner turned to the subreddit "r/arborists" for advice on what to do instead. "New to volcano mulching," wrote the original poster. "What do I do instead ...

Everyone who thinks woody mulch in the flowerbeds and heaped around tree trunks in perfect cones makes a garden attractive, please go to your nearest library or bookstore immediately, and check out ...