A long-lasting mulch option can boost your garden's look and performance, but it comes with trade-offs worth weighing before ...

The straw mulch keeps the grass seed from washing away, deters feeding birds and rodents, and, until it decomposes, conserves the moisture the seeds need for good germination. When you’re shopping for ...

When it comes to covers for your garden soil, pine straw may be right. You'll only know for sure once you've compared it to ...

When it comes to beautifying your backyard, mulch may not be as exciting as growing roses or lilacs, but it plays an important role in keeping your outdoor spaces beautiful. Mulch is basically a layer ...

Winter storms don’t usually get applause from gardeners, but maybe they should. While icy wind rattles windows and snow piles ...

Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow away, you can turn them into a valuable resource for your garden. Leaf ...

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

Don't put away your gardening gloves the minute frost hits. Your blueberry plants still need winter protection. Follow these ...