Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

Q. What can I do to protect my vegetable plants against fall frosts? I just want to keep them longer. A. Cloches, mini-greenhouses and floating row covers will protect against light frosts. With one ...

Mulch is an important component of landscaping that can be equal parts a style statement and one of the best ways to provide nutrients and protection for your plants. In addition to supporting the ...