Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even.

Dogwood trees are a bit picky about water; they prefer consistently moist, but not saturated, soil that drains well. Newly ...

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time.

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Twenty years ago a tree surrounded by wood chips was rare indeed. Today the practice is commonplace, for a number of very good reasons: Replacing grass around a tree with mulch allows the tree more ...

A thriving garden doesn’t just happen because plants get sunlight and water. Healthy soil carries the real magic, and mulch ...

Mulch does matter, especially here in the Yakima Valley where we are experiencing hot weather, drought conditions, and water strains and restrictions. Today we look at important reasons to add mulch ...

Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, left, and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith spread a shovelful of mulch around a newly-planted white oak tree during a ceremony Friday at Lima Stadium Park. This tree is part ...