Nurtures soil with rich decay. Mulch does matter, especially here in the Yakima Valley where we are experiencing hot weather, ...

To prevent your crop from meeting an early death, you can cover delicate seedlings or plants with a few layers of newspaper, ...

A lot of people who start gardening don’t find mulching exciting, and the same goes for me. However, as I gained more ...

Using shredded paper as garden mulch has pros and cons, depending on how you use it. Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with ...

“To lock in moisture and protect plants during a hot spell, cover the top of container plants with a mulch such as gravel, ...

Before the weather reaches scorching temperatures on Saturday and Sunday, gardeners are urged to grab a bed sheet to stop ...

As the heatwave sweeps across the UK, gardeners are being urged to take action to protect their plants from wilting and ...

Most common cause of camellia bud drop in our climate is a lack of soil moisture during the period of bud formation in the ...

While most plants need at least six hours of sun to thrive, too much sun, especially in combination with higher-than-normal ...

According to MSUE, rolled-up damp newspapers make the perfect shelter for earwigs and can be used as traps around your home ...

Plants I use to fight insects in vining vegetables are marigolds and radishes. They give off a scent that repels the most ...