Mulch

Mulch is a secret weapon in the garden, with incredible benefits that will improve your soil exponentially. Learn how to properly mulch your plants here.

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How To Spread Mulch The Right Way

Laying mulch is necessary for moisture retention, erosion control, and weed reduction. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains how to spread mulch in your garden spaces correctly.

Someone wearing gloves pressing down leaf mulch on top of soil of a plant in a pot

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How to Make and Use Leaf Mulch

Fallen leaves shouldn't go to waste in your garden. Use them as leaf mulch to boost growth and improve soil health. These lovely gifts from deciduous trees build incredible soil! Sarah Jay explains how to make and use your own leaf mulch.

A person wearing gloves holding straw mulch in hands, appearing yellow and dry placed at the base of a plant

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How to Use Straw Mulch in Your Garden

The application of straw mulch will help protect your vegetable garden from disease, reduce watering, and more. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discusses this resource and how to use it.

Two pieces of gardening tools laying on top of wood chip mulch placed on the ground in the garden

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The Pros and Cons of Wood Chip Mulch

Wood chip mulch is often recommended, but what does it actually consist of? Is it good for your garden? Expert Sarah Jay explores the pros and cons of wood chip mulch, and how to use it.

Dark brown colored mulch around trees placed on the base of the trunk cutting off part of lawn with vivid green grass blades

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How to Mulch Around Trees

We're often told to mulch around trees, but there are definitely right ways and wrong ways to do it. Kaleigh Brillon explores the options.

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16 Types of Mulch to Improve Your Garden

Learning about all the types of mulch is a stepping stone towards your future garden success! There are many options to choose from, each with particular characteristics you can use to your advantage. We explore 16 types to meet all your needs.

Mulch Ideas to Save Money

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15 Cheap Mulch Ideas to Save Money

If you're gardening on a budget, there are several areas where you can save money, including sourcing mulch. Kevin Espiritu lists 15 of his favorite ideas for finding cheap (or free) mulch.