Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

Mulching around trees helps protect roots, regulate soil temperature, and keep soil moist, but only if you do it right. More often than not homeowners and even many landscapers pile mulch around tree ...

Homeowners often use mulch around trees to maintain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and provide nutrients. However, improper mulch application can lead to the formation of harmful "mulch volcanoes" ...

Whether you're looking to boost your home's curb appeal or simply create more shade in your yard, you'll want trees with healthy, vibrant foliage. You'll need more than just water to give your trees ...

Mulch benefits a tree in many ways, but it can become a detriment when placed improperly. A big mound of mulch, commonly known as a mulch volcano, piled around a tree trunk is a common mistake that ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that wonderful time of year again where temps are rising, life is coming back into the landscape, and people are thinking about how to improve the urban canopy around ...

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. As ...

If your lawn isn't as smooth as you'd like, try this mulching type and method to help tame your out-of-control tree roots and ...