Question: Would you please tell me what type of mulch is not recommended to put in flower beds? I thought I remembered it being redwood mulch, but I can’t find anything on that. Could it have been ...

A walk along a wilderness trail, be the habitat aspen woods, alpine tundra or desert floor, is a great lesson in mulching. This has been a special year for our native plants and the flowering has been ...

Is it safe to use redwood shavings for mulch or to till into soil? A woodworker in my neighborhood has an abundance of shavings to give away. I’d love some free garden supplies. It’s OK to use the ...

I am not a schooled gardener, I’m more of a plant whisperer by nature. I lean into gardening from my endless love of flora, and try to tune into individuals plants, or groups of them, and pick up ...

Mulch can improve the health and appearance of your plants. Courtesy of UC Regents Spreading mulch throughout your garden beds is a simple thing to do will reward you with many positive results. Mulch ...

The need to use mulch, particularly in dry and sandy soils, cannot be overstated. Mulching is critical to protect against soil erosion, to maintain soil moisture, to improvee soil structure and ...