Key Points How often mulch needs replacing depends on mulch type, condition, and size.Replacing mulch once a year is a good ...

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil. But what kind is best?

Yes, finding slime mold in your mulch can be a disturbing experience. Let’s be honest here: it looks gross (it’s not commonly known as ‘dog-vomit mold’ for nothing) and, as its name ...

The larger and sometimes stringier texture compared to pine fines means the Northwest’s softwood bark mulch will hold up a little better on a moderate slope. More: What early crops, ...

The only foul call on pine fines as a mulch is that it is not a great product for a garden bed that sits on any kind of slope. A heavy Kentucky rain can send your pine fines down the driveway and ...

Mulch fills many important functions such as weed suppression, reducing wind erosion, and moderating soil temperature. It reduces water evaporation. It can lessen splashing of soil onto your plants.

Adding a layer of mulch to your planting beds is the best thing you can do for your garden this year. Mulch offers a huge payoff: beautiful beds, fewer weeds, and healthier plants. Here's everything ...

Mulch can help reduce weeds, retain moisture, prevent soil erosion, and much more. It also comes in several types, with each providing its own specific benefits.

To avoid contamination, source your mulch from a reputable source. That should mean it meets Australian industry standard. "Look at it before you accept it, and make sure that there's nothing you ...

Reducing litter means covering your load when you drive, including loads of mulch. Oh yes! Mulch sales for our very affordable $2-cash-per-scoop start Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. until noon and then 1 ...

When to replace mulch depends on three major factors: type, condition, and size of mulch. Though it's not a one-size-fits-all situation, most mulch needs replacing on an annual basis.