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I have a heavy clay soil. What is the best way to improve it so my plants will grow better? The most important thing I have ever learned about gardening is this: The key to improving plant growth with ...

Every gardener knows that mulch is beneficial for their trees, shrubs and ornamental plantings, right? So how accurate is your mulch knowledge? Test yourself by answering the following true or false ...

The application of this mulch is incorrect in this photo as water will run down hardened mulch, and there is no space for air and water to circulate close to the trunk. This is what we call a mulch ...

If you aren’t using mulch in your garden yet - why not? Mulch is an open secret of many top gardeners as it makes your borders look neater and helps soil retain moisture for longer, amongst many other ...

Q: Last week, you mentioned different types of mulch. Can you elaborate? And are there cautions that should be exercised in using mulch? A: I mentioned bark mulches and wood chips, but there are many ...

It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard.