Skinny tree trunk surrounded by mound of dark mulch in a yard next to a sidewalk. - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images Many people avoid using the mower and line trimmer around trees to avoid damaging their ...

Manufacturers and distributors claim that, "Recycled rubber mulch is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic choice for landscapes." It's true that discarded rubber tires are a huge waste issue because ...

It's durable and organic. But some experts say it involves logging in sensitive wetlands—and that there are better options. Gardeners love cypress mulch for a number of reasons. It's organic and lays ...

For many homeowners, spreading mulch is part of the ritual of tidying up the garden after the growing season. Some will use landscape fabric under the mulch, in the hope that it will prevent weeds ...

Instead of bark or chips carpet your plantingbeds with low-growing plants When it comes to mulch, green is the new brown. Instead of spreading bark, peat or straw over your planting beds, consider ...

“The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here’s to October…” — A.A. Milne. “The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant.” — Florence Bone. “In the entire circle ...