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 ...

Don’t mulch trees like this. Mulching offers significant benefits, but a layer should be only 2 to 3 inches deep and pulled away from the tree trunk. Gary Bachman MSU Extension Service Driving around ...

Now that spring has finally arrived we are seeing mulching taking place all over the county. The big box stores have had mulch in their parking lots since February. But, is it the right time to mulch?

Q: My church has planted 76 trees over the past 7 years. Now we have more than 200 trees on 7 acres of land. After an initial mulching by the landscaper, we have been applying mulch ourselves. For ...

Christopher from Switzerland is concerned about his heirloom tomatoes not bearing many flowers. Mike explains that many varieties of heirlooms benefit from a long, warm growing season, something that ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those ...

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 ...

As fall weather settles in, taking the time to prepare your cherry trees for cold temperatures can significantly impact their ...

When mulch and mulching is mentioned, what do you think? OH NO, not another article about the benefits of mulching. Yes, the Wichita County Master Gardeners are firm believers in the benefits of mulch ...

It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard.