We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Which came first -- the mulch or the plants? As a variation on the old chicken and egg theme, some gardeners mulch after they've added plants ...

Winter can be hard on the garden, so it's important to prepare your plants for frigid temperatures. Mulching is a great way to insulate plant roots from cold weather and protect them from the elements ...

Every gardener knows that heart-sinking feeling when a cold snap hits and you wake up to find your once-thriving shrubs and young trees coated in frost. Frost damage can turn lush green growth into ...

Once the holidays are over, most people are left wondering what to do with their Christmas tree. Instead of dragging it to the curb, you can turn it into free mulch for your garden and give your ...