Every Fall and Spring I take my truck and buy a cubic yard of fine-shredded hardwood mulch (about $35) from a landscape supply business. I put 2"- 3" around every tree, shrub and cover every ...

We are always on the lookout for different techniques to help our plants thrive. Here's how mulching with ramial chips may ...

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

Other tips Before replacing mulch each season, check the depth. Some old mulch may need to be removed before adding the new material. Finely shredded mulches decompose faster; therefore, they need ...

In the meantime, I like bark mulch for flower beds and beds around the house. Bark doesn't grow fungus as well as hardwood (entire branches ground up). It also "breathes" better.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.