Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up of pine needles on ground - Grigory Stoyakin/Shutterstock If you have pine trees in your yard, you know just how many ...

In some areas of the country, the choice between mulching with pine needles and wood mulch is a tough one. Since the 1980s, pine straw has been the favorite mulch in the South. It is inexpensive, ...

I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long. Well, it appears that many people in our region do that to our young trees with ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dealing with a plethora of pine needles from your conifer trees? Despite being evergreens, pine trees eventually shed some of their needles — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it's time to freshen up the mulch in your garden or flower beds, you might find yourself second-guessing your usual choice.

Evergreens most susceptible to winter burn include broadleaved plants like rhododendrons and holly. Mulching can help maintain soil moisture in the winter and prevent and bronzing burn. Use organic ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do to keep trees healthy. It makes growing situations more "friendly" for trees in general. But over-mulching can be one of the worst ...

Following the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping is a great way to have a healthy landscape without harming the environment. Today’s topic is the fourth principle, mulch. Adding mulch around ...

I think I’d be hard pressed to find a gardener unaware of mulch, that stuff you put under plants to help keep down weeds and make your landscape beds look more defined. But there’s more to mulch than ...

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...