Mulches retain soil moisture and reduce erosion and soil compaction.” Mulched trees also have fewer weeds, which reduces the need for the roots to compete for limited resources. The soil under ...

Applying mulch is one of the best things you can do to help your plants through hot, dry spells this summer. Bare soil heats up rapidly on hot, sunny days and allows soil moisture to evaporate. As ...

Inorganic mulches, on the other hand, include rocks, stone, gravel, rubber mulch, and landscape fabric. “Each type offers unique benefits,” says Joe Gerrior, owner of Gerrior Masonry ...

Gardeners put a lot of effort into their landscape, and adding mulch will help reap many benefits, said David Hillock, ...

There are many reasons why it is important to mulch your garden. A layer of mulch can help keep your soil moist, insulate your plants, prevent weeds, as well as add nutrients back into the soil as ...

Mulches can also be used for decorating the tops of pots. In the autumn, spread a ring of mulch around newly planted trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials. In early winter, tender plants like ...

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, has announced the acquisition of two Gardenscape bagging facilities located in Archbold, Ohio and Emlenton, Pennsylvania ...