Over-mulching: Applying too much fresh mulch can smother plants, cause excess moisture retention, and lead to root rot. Stick to 2-3 inches to avoid issues. Existing mulch: If there’s already a thick ...

Mulching is one of those annual tasks gardeners perform to get their plants ready for winter. A good blanket of mulch can protect perennials, trees, and shrubs, retaining valuable warmth and moisture ...

Choose mulch that drains well and don’t pile it too thick. Leave a gap around stems to help everything dry out faster.

Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch. Pest ...

Piling mulch up on the tree trunk is called volcano mulching and is a bad practice. The mulch creates a moist area that can cause rot and decay of the bark layer of the tree. Courtesy Johnson County ...

Many homeowners and commercial landscapers are noticing clusters of honey colored mushrooms in their landscapes. These mushrooms are fruiting bodies of Armillaria root rot caused by the species of the ...

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 ...

Mulch has long been hailed as the secret weapon of gardeners everywhere. It promises to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and ...

Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and the landscape on which their properties sit. At the same time, trees ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

While it’s tempting to put off yard work as the weather cools down, this season is actually a great time to focus on mulching. Despite the springtime push from stores that encourage homeowners ...