W ith the gardening season drawing to a close, you might want to consider “dusting” your garden. Adding sawdust, that is. Sawdust is a terrific material for enriching the soil with humus, which ...

With that chill in the air, you might want to consider "dusting" your garden. Adding sawdust, that is. Sawdust will eventually decompose, becoming a rich humus in the soil. Leaves, straw, hay and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Want to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and enrich your soil over time? The first step is choosing the best type of mulch for your garden.

I was able to plant all my flowers and vegetables last weekend, and they are looking great. I remember you talking about mulch quite a bit, but I have never used it. Is it really worth the effort? — G ...

Covering the ground with a blanket of mulch is one of the easiest, quickest and most effective things you can do to protect, enrich and maintain the beauty and health of your garden. That may not come ...

Mulch can be a multitasking helper in the garden, something that smothers weeds, insulates plants from cold temperatures and prevents soil erosion. Used the wrong way, though, mulch can foster ...

Question: I always hear that it is important to mulch the soil before winter. Can you recommend a good mulch for my vegetable beds? How about perennial beds? Thanks. Answer: Good questions for this ...

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 ...

This is the last in a series of articles featuring topics covered in Linda Chalker-Scott’s book, “The Informed Gardener.” All of her science-based information was initially intended for the use of ...