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 ...

I need some help calculating how many plants to buy for my garden beds as well as how much mulch to buy. — Leonard Valenti, Chicago Many gardeners are out purchasing plants, compost, and mulch for ...

What is the best way to determine how much mulch and how many plants to buy for my garden? I always seem to end up being short or long with the materials that I purchase. To determine the amount of ...

I typically do not mulch established perennial borders but leave the perennials up for the winter and let some fall leaves blow in. Perennials that start to look bad (such as hosta, which will ...

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 ...