While interior design remains a solid member of the zeitgeist, landscaping and outdoor trends are not quite as widely talked about. But everything from exterior finishes to landscaping choices can ...

There are two main reasons why people include mulch in their landscaping: for practical benefits (like weed and erosion prevention) and for aesthetics. Most mulch comes in black, brown, or red. If you ...

Choosing the best type of mulch for your garden is no easy task. To start, you have many material options, including organic and inorganic mulches. Once you narrow it down, you still have to choose ...

A mulch, in garden terms, is a layer of rock or organic matter placed over the soil in and around plants. A mulch layer benefits plants in several ways. Mulch conserves moisture and keeps the soil ...

Plastic mulches have been used in vegetable production in the United States since the 1950s. Black plastic (polyethylene) mulch generates warmer soil temperatures and holds more moisture than bare ...

MIAMI, FL—Plastic mulches have been used in vegetable production in the United States since the 1950s. Black plastic (polyethylene) mulch, which alters the plant's growing environment by generating ...