Applying mulch at the right time in autumn is key if you want to see the most benefits in your garden. Mulch too late, and your plants could suffer from cold damage. If you mulch too early, you may ...

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 ...

Boost your garden's health with this underrated nutrient that's rich in magnesium and iron, helping to improve the pH and ...

Most gardeners know that a mix of mineral soil and organic material is recommended for raised garden beds. However, other ...

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

Just like your spring and summer mulching helped keep moisture in the soil, your fall and winter mulch accomplishes the same task.

If weeds are the bane of the gardener, mulch is the gardener’s friend. Not only that, mulch can hold in moisture in dry times, and give a nice, tidy look to the garden. Let’s start in the vegetable ...

I had the great fortune to take a Landscaping Design class a few years back from Dr. Steve George through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. It might have been the most inspiring class I've ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...