The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Following the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, mulch. Adding mulch around ...

Ground covers are often referred to as living mulch, which are low-growing plants that create dense mats. Each type has its pros and cons, so choosing the best type of mulch for your garden comes down ...

When winter hits, some plants can be pulled indoors, some are just fine going dormant. But lavender needs a little extra ...

The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and keeping their roots cooler in summer and warmer in winter. It can also make your life easier by discouraging ...

When is soil more than just dirt? When you want to grow healthy plants in your yard and garden, the soil is as important a factor as are water and sunlight. You can improve your soil’s ability to ...

Mulch is one of the simplest and effective ways to protect plants in the landscape or garden. I’m here to share some benefits of using mulch. Mulch insulates plants and plant roots during extreme ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A gardener shovels mulch into garden beds around his home. - Georgepeters/Getty Images A good layer of organic mulch can suppress ...

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 ...