The right type of paper can be an excellent mulch choice.

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Should you add mulch to your garden? Of course, as long as it isn't too much. Here is what could happen if you over-mulch and ...

Whether you're a full-time gardener or just a weekend warrior when it comes to tending to your lawn, making your landscape more aesthetically appealing is the goal of many a green thumber. A ...

When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and ...

If you've ever raked up a pile of fallen pine needles, you've probably wondered: "Can I just… use these?" Spoiler alert: you absolutely can—but with a few smart precautions. Pine needles, or "pine ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.