Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plus learn about mulch types and which mulch is right for your needs. Getty Images Mulch is material that is used to cover flower ...

You're going to have to do a little math to find your magic number. Mulch does a lot more than create an aesthetically pleasing backdrop for your favorite garden plants. It can help keep weeds from ...

I need some help calculating how many plants to buy for my garden beds as well as how much mulch to buy. — Leonard Valenti, Chicago Many gardeners are out purchasing plants, compost, and mulch for ...

Spring is a good time to apply fresh mulch to your garden to help reduce weedy problems, feed the soil and your plants, and reduce the amount of water your plants need during summer. So how much mulch ...

I ended up either buying too many plants or too few last year and would like some advice on how to more accurately calculate the materials I need for my garden. It seems like I am always ...

I typically do not mulch established perennial borders but leave the perennials up for the winter and let some fall leaves blow in. Perennials that start to look bad (such as hosta, which will ...

When it comes to beautifying your backyard, mulch may not be as exciting as growing roses or lilacs, but it plays an important role in keeping your outdoor spaces beautiful. Mulch is basically a layer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KPD Images/Getty Images Mulch does a lot more than create an aesthetically pleasing backdrop for your favorite garden plants. It ...