Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pine straw mulch, the dried byproduct of fallen pine needles, is a popular mulch because it is lightweight yet remains stable and ...

Starting a vegetable garden can be a rewarding prospect for any homeowner. In addition to having fresh veggies on the ready, digging in the dirt has big health benefits. Though yanking out weeds might ...

An ongoing mantra of the UC Marin Master Gardeners is to compost, compost, compost and mulch, mulch, mulch. Compost is decayed material used as a plant fertilizer and soil conditioner. Soil is the ...

Nearly everything in your garden will benefit from regular applications of mulch, which acts as a blanket for your soil, keeping it cool and moist. There are lots of mulches you can buy or make so how ...

One of the best natural mulches for vegetable gardens is straw. Straw is a by product of grain crops and is made up of the dead stalks and leaves left behind after farmers harvest the grain. It can be ...

Most people know what mulch is. But there's a lot to know about the different types of mulches, and many tips and tricks to ensure the best results in your garden. There are four important reasons to ...