Herb Clarke, the venerable TV weather forecaster-turned-radio garden expert in Philadelphia, recently offered some advice on mulch. His thoughts: Mulch is relatively new to the garden scene, and ...

Adding the right amount and type of mulch will help your garden thrive, especially during drought and hot weather. It’s one of the easiest and least expensive things you can do. The best time to add ...

Fifty years ago, Christmas seasons were kicked off in my family by loading up the farm truck with our bow saw and a thermos of coffee in hopes of finding the perfect eastern red cedar to bring home ...

Red is a fine color for the garden when it comes in the form of Triumph tulips, Lobelia cardinalis or Crocosmia “Lucifer.” But there’s nothing at ground level that ought to be red. In my mind, plants ...

Wood mulches are one of the most common types of ground cover used in landscaping. Being lighter in weight than rock, they are also more easily placed by homeowners. Decorative mulch not only adds a ...

Mulch can make your garden healthier and easier to maintain. It also can kill your plants. It all depends on how you use it. “Mulch” is one of those words that has so many meanings, you have to depend ...