Mulching Tips , for Your Gardening Hobby. Adding mulch to a garden has a variety of benefits, from maintaining moisture levels to keeping the weeds out. Perhaps most importantly, mulch can make the ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Choosing the best type of mulch for your garden is no easy task. To start, you have many material options, including organic and inorganic mulches. Once you narrow it down, you still have to choose ...

I was able to plant all my flowers and vegetables last weekend, and they are looking great. I remember you talking about mulch quite a bit, but I have never used it. Is it really worth the effort? — G ...

Key Points Leaving the leaves on garden beds is the most beneficial for nature and the environment.To prevent leaves from ...

Garden spiders are beneficial insects that feed on common garden pests like aphids and mosquitoes. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Q: If I place mulch around trees, how can I fertilize them around the dripline? Isn’t the mulch in the way? A: When we talk about watering and fertilizing at or around the dripline of a tree, we are ...

Although we had a little snow on the ground for much of November and December, snow has been scarce as we move toward the New Year. If this continues, does this have any consequences for our gardens?