Any gardener will tell you that mulching is one of the most effective and environmentally-friendly ways of controlling weeds and nuisance grasses. More than that, when mulching with certain materials, ...

Gardeners love to get dirty, and the autumn months offer plenty of opportunity, even for novice gardeners. It’s especially wonderful for those that don’t like the heat, so let’s dig into a possible to ...

As you’re prepping your garden for its winter slumber, you might want to add an unexpected to-do to your fall gardening checklist: mulching. While garden mulching is often associated with spring ...

This organic material is an easy way to protect your plants. Mulch is a gardener's best friend. Mulch, often shredded bark, straw, or leaves, is important to use in your garden. This organic material ...

Get outside and check on how your garden beds are doing this winter. Eye-balling the garden will help you determine if you ...

Though mulch can be applied at different times of the year, mulching your garden in autumn has major perks. However, timing it right with freezing conditions is key to getting the most benefits, ...

Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned to use the leaves as mulch in their garden. (Steve ...

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.