When it's time to freshen up the mulch in your garden or flower beds, you might find yourself second-guessing your usual choice. When pine straw and pine bark mulch are your two main options, you ...

Wood mulch and wood chips will mat down to make a firm but spongy surface for your garden paths and around playsets. Pine straw is too slippery to walk on, so skip it when mulching these high-traffic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the decisions that can have a surprisingly big impact on your plants is what you put around them. Cover is important for suppressing ...

A variety of pink, white, and red azaleas in full bloom - Sanne Dost/Shutterstock Who doesn't love a healthy and thriving azalea in full bloom? When covered with a sea of colorful flowers, azaleas are ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...