Blackberry Mulch

She spent two years taking care of the ‘perfect plant.’ Then, she realized it’s plastic

"I feel like these last two years have been a lie."

Tips to Help Maximize Greenhouse Space

Cathy Isom has some tips to help you maximize greenhouse space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The benefits of having a greenhouse...

How To Calculate Cubic Yards Mulch Per Square Feet

Here you will find a calculator to help you determine how much mulch you need to cover an area.

When is Hay Dry Enough?

Freshly baled hay with more than 20% moisture will heat up and actually reduce the energy level of the hay.

What Every Gardener Should Know About Mulching

Why Your Garden Needs Mulch (Assuming You Do It Right)

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes.

How To Divide Perennial Plants In The South

This article provides general tips for how and when to divide many perennial plants in the South

The Do's & Don'ts of Garden Mulching

Mulching can suppress weeds, improve lawn health, and reduce watering needs. It can also beautify your landscaping. Picking the right type and applying it properly is the...

Get the most out of mulch

The professional lawn and landscape marketplace continues to be the fastest-growing segment of the dynamic green industry. A $52 billion industry comprised of more than 90,000 businesses, the diverse contractor market provides a range of integral services from design, installation, renovation, mowing maintenance and irrigation to lawn and tree care services. The ensuing landscapes contribute to the economic, environmental and lifestyle benefits for customers nationwide. As…

Mulch for a Healthy Garden

Top-dress your beds to protect plants, conserve water, suppress weeds, and nourish soilby Patrick KelseyMulch adds to the beauty and tidiness of a garden. It also enhances growing conditions by protecting the root zones of plants and moderating soil temperaturesMulch may make a garden look tidy, but the work it does to improve the growing conditions for plants is what makes it most appealing. Those layers of bark or pine straw also improve soil texture, suppress weeds, and conserve water.…

Mulching mistakes to avoid

Lawn and garden enthusiasts who want to make their properties as idyllic as possible should depend on mulch to help them accomplish that goal.

It’s Time for Fall Mulching

A look at how fall mulch applications can help control soil erosion.

What Is a Mulch Fire?

Landscape mulches provide a number of benefits. When properly used, mulch is an inexpensive way to add beauty, texture and color to the environment. Mulch also keeps weeds in check, conserves water, controls dust and enriches the soil as it decomposes. Highly flammable mulches present a significant fire danger.

5 Reasons to Refresh Your Mulch

Did you know mulch makes your landscape plants healthier? Here are 5 reasons homeowners near Alpharetta, GA should refresh their mulch every year.

Lowly Mulch Makes Magic in the Garden

Find out why you should be mulching your garden beds and what material is right for your site

The Hidden Dangers of Cocoa Mulch

It is a mistake every pet owner could easily make.