Straw mulch is great for gardens. It locks in moisture, smothers weeds, and feeds plants. But it might also cause one of the ...

Mulch has long been hailed as the secret weapon of gardeners everywhere. It promises to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and ...

Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.

When the growing season is over, you may be wondering what to do with the straw you've been using as mulch. Here are the ...

For beautiful summer roses in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 and lower, plants need protection during winter temperatures. Learn how ...

Pine straw is an organic mulch made from fallen pine needles, explains Mary Jane Duford, founder of the beginner gardening blog Home for the Harvest. Like any garden mulch, pine needles create a ...

It turns out there is an easy way to grow bigger and more vibrant hydrangea blooms, as you just need to complete one simple ...

Caring for rosemary indoors during winter is straightforward. Place your rosemary in a window that gets six to eight hours of ...

Indian farmers use cow dung for soil health, pest control and sustainability. Learn how urban gardeners can adapt these ...

A reader recently asked whether there was anything special she needed to do during the winter months for her new strawberries to do well. There is in fact some special care that you need to take ...

Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...

Landscape gardener Bunny Guinness has shared the key job British gardeners should do in December or January to protect plants ...