It may seem trivial, but home gardeners who choose to use plastic mulch may want to note the advantages that research has shown for colored mulches over the more traditional black plastic mulch.

Mulch in the garden is good, but seldom do we think of mulch as a decorative part of the garden, and rarely do we mulch pots with much more than a layer of compost. However, if you choose an ...

In the world of landscape material supply, there are companies that offer colored mulch as part of their mix — and then there is Forestry Resources, Inc. Since its founding 25 years ago, the Fort ...

When you tidy up the garden after the winter, don’t tidy it too much. “Make sure you leave the mulch layer that covers your garden’s soil,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

Mulching is one of the most accessible and effective conservation practices available to small-scale and urban farmers.

It seems like just about everyone is doing it — mulching. Mulching is an important gardening practice that offers several benefits. The most important is the ability to conserve moisture and keep the ...