Gardeners everywhere extol the benefits of mulch to help suppress weeds, retain moisture in the soil, and regulate soil temperature. Some types of mulch can even add nutrients and enrich the soil.
Early morning is a great time to observe many of the wonders of nature. Recently, one such wonder, a colorful slime mold, was observed in the mulch of an ornamental bed at a local business. Spring ...
What is slime mold and what should you do about it? originally appeared on Dengarden. If you’ve recently made the (mildly horrifying) discovery of a slimy growth in your mulch that looks like ...
Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. “I was walking up the King’s Road in London around six o’clock in the morning on a summer’s day, and the royal ...
One homeowner recently turned to the r/Arborists subreddit for advice after growing concerned about the health of one of the trees in their yard. "Maple in front yard has this going on at the base," ...
Sep. 6—Mulches provide numerous benefits in our landscapes, including conserving soil moisture and suppressing weeds, as well as providing a pleasing background to highlight landscape plantings.