People think of mulch as something that provides a unifying look to their garden beds, but that’s not the reason you need it. Mulch, when done right, provides an insulating layer that protects your ...

Q: With the advent of the cold temperatures last week, our neighbor's ash tree finally dropped most of its leaves. I went over to ask if I could have them for a gardening project, they jumped at the ...

The temperatures are falling — and so are the leaves. While we can’t do anything about the falling temperatures, getting rid of the leaves is a priority. Rather than getting rid of leaves, put them to ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know they're focused on sustainable alternatives. Whether their efforts are guided ...

We all love the look of a freshly mulched garden bed or tree well. Besides looking great, there are quite a few other benefits to mulch. Mulch can suppress weeds by blocking the light that some seeds ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

Veggies and flowers in a raised metal garden bed - Joanne Dale/Shutterstock Coming home with a car full of seeds and starter plants is so exciting, you might be tempted to get your new plants into the ...

While it is actually fall in Osceola County, many residents visit areas farther north to enjoy the colors of the season. Fall color is lacking in Central Florida primarily due to the lack of cool ...

Stinkhorn mushrooms are growing in my flowers beds. They have increased after we mulched 2 years ago. They are ugly-looking and stinky. What can I do to prevent these ugly things from spreading? A: ...