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Mulch: it’s the unsung hero of landscaping, the cozy blanket your plants rely on to stay cool in summer, warm in winter, and free of weeds year-round. But here’s the catch—mulching the wrong way can ...

Great mulches for winter include bark chips, shredded bark, straw, evergreen boughs and other loose, coarse-textured organic materials. (Rick Wetherbee) For many gardeners, mulch is as common place in ...

Applying a layer of mulch on the surface of your soil will protect and feed it, greatly improving the health and vigour of plants Tom Brown, a Telegraph columnist for four years, is head gardener at ...

Most people know what mulch is. But there's a lot to know about the different types of mulches, and many tips and tricks to ensure the best results in your garden. There are four important reasons to ...

Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...