Mulching is a very important task in helping to create the best soil in a vegetable garden. By developing the soil health and structure, it means better crops and bigger yields. There are many ...

Mulch has a lot of uses in a garden. It can help with erosion, fight off weeds, retain moisture, and so much more. However, it's not a one-size-fits-all material. There are dozens of different kinds ...

Mulch is one of the most useful materials to add to garden beds. Not only does mulch tidy up the look of the garden, but adding a thick layer around your plants can keep weeds away and make your ...

If weeds are the bane of the gardener, mulch is the gardener’s friend. Not only that, mulch can hold in moisture in dry times, and give a nice, tidy look to the garden. Let’s start in the vegetable ...

I have an area that is difficult to mow around so I decided to turn it into a mulched bed to make mowing easier. I used the hose to outline the edge I want. It will be a nice rounded bed that will be ...

As we all know, do-it-yourself weekend projects take two months to complete. Add another month if “some assembly is required.” As long as there have been trees growing in the forest, there has been ...

Last week I referenced Ruth Stout as the author of the my favorite sourdough recipe book, "Alaska Sourdough." Ruth Stout was not the niece of Judge Wickersham whose sourdough many of us claim to have ...

A: Yes, to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Make sure moisture penetrates to the soil when you water. If you have a lot, you might bag, then moisten the leaves. Close the bags, set them aside, and in a few ...