Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.

Whether you've just begun your gardening journey or have been growing one for years, you've likely been in the habit of ...

Leaf mulch and grass clippings are nutritional organic materials that can be recycled to benefit your plants, combat soil erosion, correct clay soil or adjust the pH caused by pine needles.

Fall mulching also gives you a head start on next spring. As the mulch breaks down over the winter, it adds essential nutrients to the soil, giving your plants a boost once warmer weather arrives.

Shredding leaves in a leaf mulcher significantly reduces their bulk and, better still, creates organic mulch for use around perennial plants. We tested some of the best leaf mulchers to make yard ...

Top off your garden with more mulch this fall to help protect your plants. As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), you ...

Gardeners who want their plants to grow tall and green know that mulch can be an essential soil additive. But piles of mulch left on empty land, reaching up to 8-feet high, are another matter ...