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 ...

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...

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 ...

With sustainability at the core, this popular gardening practice has taken over gardens due to its minimal care requirement.

Abraham Lincoln never had problems with plants. Compared to what it takes to properly mulch my garden, the Civil War was a minor scrap between two ill-tempered neighbors. To mulch my garden, it tak… ...

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

At the most basic level, a weed could be any plant growing where it’s not wanted to grow, according to the Bureau of Land ...

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

The best time to remove poison ivy is during the summer while it’s actively growing and before it produces berries. Avoid ...

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