Mulch, if applied and maintained properly, can conserve water, reduce weeds & competition from other plants, act as a ...

Spruce trees are popular choices for landscapes. Blue spruces are especially attractive for their color and shape. However, they are not problem free. Our Horticulture Hotline often receives calls abo ...

The video, captioned, "I'm not a fan of rubber mulch and I felt compelled to put this out there," explains that rubber mulch, while commonly used because it lasts a long time, can seriously damage ...

FAMED for their striking red, weeping, lacy leaves, Japanese maples can transform any garden. However, with spring now ...

Chickweed. Phyllanthus. Catbriar and more. These unwanted weeds are popping up in our yards. Here's what you need to know to get rid of them.

Indian Coffee Plum is a small yet nutrient-rich fruit native to tropical Asia. Despite being underrated, it is packed with ...

I still love to mulch. It’s relaxing; I’m outdoors and can see immediate results of my labor! It’s multitasking too: mulching ...

By then, it will have gone through processing mills to remove bark and branches to turn a cut-down tree into usable lumber.

It’s not surprising that North Carolina-based moss expert Annie Martin titled her book The Magical World of Moss Gardening. Mosses have a unique charm, and their hearty versatility only adds to their ...

This destructive soil borne disease of citrus is encouraged by high soil moisture, planting too deeply, mulching or too many ...

Q The damage to our red maple (see reader's photo) was caused by the freeze a few weeks ago. We fear the damage will allow ...

When used properly, organic mulch can provide numerous benefits for garden beds and landscapes. When used improperly, mulch ...