Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

Gardening expert explains the key thing to check when buying mulch for spring, with advice on choosing between compost, bark, manure and other options ...

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. As ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

Avoid these common pitfalls when mulching your trees. Whether you have young or mature fruit trees, mulching around the base has many benefits. It helps with moisture retention, provides nitrogen for ...

Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do to keep trees healthy. It makes growing situations more "friendly" for trees in general. But over-mulching can be one of the worst ...

Wooden stump of a deciduous tree in a yard - Ironstuff/Getty Images It is sad to see a tree go. Nonetheless, even if it once brought you shade, fruits, or if it was instrumental in increasing the curb ...

Give your trees a head start.

LANCASTER, Pa. — We're just days away from Christmas, but it's never too early to start thinking about getting rid of your Christmas tree. Lancaster County residents have an easy and environmentally ...