Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it.

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. As ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it ahead of spring landscaping season. Most of us know that smell: fresh mulch. Similar to the scent of freshly cut ...