Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many different kinds of mulch, ranging from shredded hardwood to pine straw. The best mulch for flower beds depends on ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mulch is expensive and it’s a pain to haul around. But if you want it to keep its black, brown or red color — you have to buy it and respread it every year because it fades. Instead ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.

The rainy and snowy weather over the last few weeks may have delayed your fall cleanup work. I typically do not mulch established perennial borders but leave the perennials up for the winter and let ...

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

Choosing the right type of mulch can make your garden healthier and your flowers more beautiful, but with so many different types on the market it can be hard to see the difference. Here’s an overview ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV/KTRE) - Many people use the summer months to move into new homes, and many times the homes they’re moving into have pine straw that was used as mulch around flower beds and garden ...

Planting flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees without mulching is rather like getting dressed for an evening event without combing your hair. Mulch is the finishing touch that makes flower beds look ...