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Mulch a weed-prone bed with a 2 to 3 inch layer after you remove as many weeds as possible, lightly water the soil, and finish with a clean edge. In How…
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How to Choose Mulch for Shady Beds, Sunny Beds, and Dry Spots: In this guide to How to Choose Mulch for Shade, Sun, and Dry Soil , the best mulch choice…
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Fresh mulch should smell like cut wood, feel slightly damp but not hot, and look loose rather than steamed together. In How to Tell if Your Mulch Is Fresh…
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Use a 2- to 4-inch-deep spade edge, then re-cut it every few weeks during active growth. How to Edge a Mulched Bed So Grass Does Not Invade It starts with…
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Mulch delivery should land the day before you can spread it, or the same morning if you already have your wheelbarrow, tarps, and crew ready. For How to…
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How to Mulch a New Tree Planting Area Without Disturbing the Root Ball: use a 2- to 4-inch mulch layer, keep the root flare exposed, and leave a gap…
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When to Use Pine Straw Instead of Wood Mulch: use pine straw instead of wood mulch when the bed is sloped, naturalized, or centered on evergreen…
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A sloped bed keeps mulch in place when you slow runoff, anchor the edges, and choose a material that knits together instead of floating apart. For How to…
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For How to Compare Mulch Types for Beds, Trees, and Paths , the best quick rule is this: use bark mulch for finished beds, wood chips for trees and…
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The mulch bag label tells you what the bag contains, how much area it should cover, and how fine the pieces are before you spend a dollar. How to Read a…