One of the most satisfying gardening jobs is laying mulch for the first time. When done well, it creates an instantly defined, crisp appearance to your garden beds, and can make any landscaped area ...

Replacing mulch once a year is a good general rule to maintain the look and efficiency. Replacing mulch boosts your garden's health by reducing weeds, retaining moisture, and preventing soil erosion.

Plus learn about mulch types and which mulch is right for your needs. Getty Images Mulch is material that is used to cover flower beds. It can help control weeds, insulate plants and roots, maintain ...

Whether you need to remove old mulch before adding a new layer depends on a number of considerations, including its composition and condition.

Sometimes even the best innovations have unexpected consequences. For example, one of the most important and successful pieces of environmental legislation in the history of the United States ...

TRADITIONAL LOOK: Known as red spider lilies, hurricane lilies or naked ladies, Lycoris radiata blooms this month with clusters of red flowers arising on bare stems from the ground. When the flowers ...

Colorado's semi-arid climate and high residential outdoor water usage make grass lawns costly and environmentally unfriendly. Homeowners can replace grass lawns with xeriscaping, starting with ...