If you have trees that are not growing much, vertical mulching will give them a jump start. It opens up our poor soils to get air and water to the roots, it drains away salts and it gets rid of toxic ...

When mulch and mulching is mentioned, what do you think? OH NO, not another article about the benefits of mulching. Yes, the Wichita County Master Gardeners are firm believers in the benefits of mulch ...

An arborist has recommended "vertical mulching." What is that and is it a good idea? Vertical mulching is a remedy for soil compaction caused by heavy pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other causes.

Soil compaction is the enemy of all landscape plants. Roots take up water, nutrients, and oxygen from the soil. They also use it to anchor themselves in place against strong West Texas winds. But when ...

WASHINGTON – Mulch is practical – it holds moisture and controls weeds. It is also a design element that helps give your landscape a clean, unified look. What mulch should you use on your landscape ...

Mulch is practical -- it holds moisture and controls weeds. It is also a design element that helps give your landscape a clean, unified look. What mulch should you use on your landscape beds? My first ...