Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Whether you have young or mature fruit trees, mulching around the base has many benefits. It helps with moisture retention, provides nitrogen for the soil, reduces root compaction, and helps with weed ...

As the crisp autumn air rolls in and leaves crunch underfoot, many homeowners are already dreaming of hot cocoa and cozy blankets. But before winter truly settles in, there’s one crucial outdoor task ...

Mulch has many benefits for our gardens. Besides the aesthetic appeal, mulch helps slow weed growth, reduces water evaporation, and as it breaks down, organic mulch improves the soil. But too much ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...

I always add mulch to my trees to help retain moisture, but according to landscaping experts, I’ve been doing it all wrong. Instead of promoting growth, it’s causing them harm. While mulching in ...

Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...