Q: I recently read that all organic landscape mulch is combustible and shouldn’t be used on landscape due to the fire risk. However, for years I’ve been told that using mulch is a good practice ...

Virtually all types of mulch for landscaping can give planting beds an attractive, manicured, and well-maintained appearance. This gardening must-have also helps minimize weed growth and prevent soil ...

Some people are lawn and gardening experts. The rest of us have mulch to learn. With spring in full swing and mulching on many homeowners’ minds, we turned to David Fisher for an education on the ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

The scents of spring often include the earthy smell of wood-based mulches being applied to landscapes. If you take part in this annual gardening chore, here are some things to know to help you make ...

SELECTING THE RIGHT MULCH: A strictly organic leaf mulch is put down in the backyard in preparation to grow an organic community garden. “Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates ...

Make your plants healthy and happy (and your life easier) by choosing the best mulch for your landscape. The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and ...

I realize March ended at midnight on Friday but since so many of us are still firmly entranced by both the men’s and women’s college basketball March Madness, you'll forgive me for helping myself to a ...

Mulching leaves on your lawn is faster and more efficient and offers more benefits for your yard than raking. It reduces yard waste, time spent raking, and the number of bags you need. Sure, raking is ...

Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that wonderful time of year again where temps are rising, life is coming back into the landscape, and people are thinking about how to improve the urban canopy around ...

“What could be more exciting than an October day? It’s your birthday, Fourth of July and Christmas all rolled into one.” Peggy Toney Horton. “October is a symphony of permanence and change.” Bernaro W ...

If so, you might be pondering a host of questions. When is the best time to lay it down? Where and how should it be applied? Are there any hard-set guidelines for its use? Sigh. As if you’re not busy ...