Why do you mulch soils? Why do soils need improving? Different types of mulch How to apply mulch Frequently asked questions about how to mulch your garden What is mulching? Mulching your garden is when you add a thick layer of organic matter (usually manure, compost or bark) on the surfac...
Landscape fabric (weed barriers), plastic sheeting, shredded and dyed rubber tires (or any rubber product), or anything that’s not organic (besides stone) should never be used as a mulch. If it’s organic it will break down and help to build soil. If not (like rubber), it will just...
Here’s how to landscape safely around buried cable lines: plan ahead, mark the utility lines, keep power tools away from the tolerance zone, learn what you can install above utility lines, and know where the trees fit in. Why do you need to take precautions? Underground utility lines are...
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Gives your landscape a unique, vibrant look Increases household health by providing more fresh fruit and veggies How to turn my lawn into a garden Yan Krukov| Pexels 1. Pick the type of garden If you’re new to gardening, it can be intimidating to decide what type of garden you should ...
Leaves can be fine and grass-like or strappy, with a neat mounding habit or graceful weeping form that lends structure and texture to the landscape. Learn more about how to grow sedges. Pictured: Evergold sedge from Proven Winners. Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta daisy. Photo by: ...
Adding mulch to your garden is inexpensive and eco-friendly way to keep your soil healthy. Here's how to pick between wood chips, grass clippings, straw, and landscape fabrics based on where you're putting mulch.
Everything you need to know about how to start a garden, including information on soil, composting, mulch, irrigation, pests, diseases, flower and vegetable gardens, garden DIYs, and more. Advice for beginners and pros alike.
The mulch, along with the Preen, helps create a barrier that the weeds can’t break through nearly as easily as if the soil were exposed. You could also use landscape fabric and decorative stones… but since I like to move my plants around every ,year, mulch is the best option for ...
You can pile up to 6 inches of mulch, but you should avoid putting any more than that. While we do not recommend landscape fabric for garden beds. If you feel that more than 6 inches of mulch is needed to fight the weeds in your area. It may be better to use landscape fabric....