Recently, I read that wood mulches can deplete the soil of nitrogen as they break down. Is this true? If so, what can I add to the soil to compensate for this nitrogen depletion? Or is there ...

The soil is rocky and young and is low in organic matter. That said, mulch is a great way to build soil that retains moisture. When weather conditions are dry, it is a good time to explore ways to ...

Rubber mulch didn't start as a gardening product; it found its niche as a bouncy, soft surface for children's playgrounds with a lower injury risk than hard surfaces. From there, rubber mulch ...

If you don't want to use leaves or don't have any around, you can buy bagged mulch. Fornari recommends Coast of Maine Dark Harbor Blend Enriching Mulch for vegetable gardens. Its fine texture ...

A good mulch is a valuable addition to any vegetable garden. First, mulches conserve soil moisture, decreasing the amount of water you need to apply. By keeping soil moisture more uniform, ...

Rubber mulch is made from recycled tires and does not decompose. It did not start as a gardening product; it found its niche as a bouncy, soft surface for children's playgrounds with a lower injury ...

After 45 years of living in the cool mountain mists of Kaloko Mauka’s Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, we have decided to move.