When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and ...

A lot of people who start gardening don’t find mulching exciting, and the same goes for me. However, as I gained more experience in growing plants, I realized that it helps my garden beds look tidier ...

You might be able to reuse what’s already in your beds.

Volunteers place mulch around a tree at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Martinez Arena in Griffith Park in Los Angeles on July 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File) When you look at your garden beds ...