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.

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 ...

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 ...

A practical guide to garden mulch: learn organic and inorganic types, benefits for moisture, temperature, and weeds, plus ...

While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other perennial plants, more homeowners and landscapers are spreading mulch in ...

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 ...

Twenty years ago a tree surrounded by wood chips was rare indeed. Today the practice is commonplace, for a number of very good reasons: Replacing grass around a tree with mulch allows the tree more ...

Landscape design and planting techniques are personal choices by homeowners, unless you are moving to a house that is already landscaped. Unfortunately, mistakes and missteps can happen when planting ...

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 ...