Someone planting a ground cover plant in fresh soil - Chet_w/Getty Images While ground cover plants are often referred to as living mulch because they'll eventually spread and cover the soil with a ...

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.

They’re not the tallest plants in the forest, the brightest nor the showiest, yet groups of tiny ground covers still stop Elyse Jurgen on hikes. She snapped a photo in Lancaster County Park of a mix ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...