How deep should your mulch be? Expert gives top tips for your garden this spring - ‘Nine times out of 10, a customer is going to choose aesthetics over nearly everything’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Spring is in full swing, and gardeners across Louisiana are turning their attention to flower beds and landscaping. While choosing vibrant blooms is always a highlight, one essential ...

Though mulch can be applied at different times of the year, mulching your garden in autumn has major perks. However, timing it right with freezing conditions is key to getting the most benefits, ...

Spring shows up quietly in many yards, but experienced gardeners already prepare long before flowers begin stretching toward ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

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 ...