Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Someone planting a ground cover plant in fresh soil - Chet_w/Getty Images While ground cover plants are often referred to as ...

There are many benefits to mulching your garden with straw mulch. Yes, it will help the soil retain moisture, but it will do ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That said, there is a right and wrong way to use mulch in your garden beds—and you actually can harm your plants when you use it ...

Homeowners and landscape professionals wish to construct a garden that appears polished and healthy, regardless of the season. Regardless of the season, a garden requires a solution to span a range of ...

Placing landscape fabric under mulch can have some serious downsides.

Mulch is a key principle of Florida-Friendly Landscaping. Learn how it benefits plants and soil, and what materials to use.

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

While it may seem convenient and cheap to buy mulch from hardware stores like Home Depot, price isn't the only factor you ...

Nature has a simple and effective process for feeding and enriching the earth. When plants die or drop their leaves, the organic matter decomposes and returns nutrients to the soil. During the winter, ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...