San Francisco residents can rest assured knowing that their old Christmas trees will continue to keep giving well after they've been chopped-up and recycled by the city's Recology. On Friday, Recology ...

The video outlines how excessive mulch suffocates plant roots and why chronic over-mulching contributes to long-term decline ...

Mulch benefits a tree in many ways, but it can become a detriment when placed improperly. A big mound of mulch, commonly known as a mulch volcano, piled around a tree trunk is a common mistake that ...

Q: If I place mulch around trees, how can I fertilize them around the dripline? Isn’t the mulch in the way? A: When we talk about watering and fertilizing at or around the dripline of a tree, we are ...

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 ...

Would you like to dress up your tree with a garden around it? That’s fine — as long as it consists of compatible plants in the ground, and is not a raised planter. Raised planters are a common sight ...

The differences between substances used for mulch are mostly about the aesthetics and convenience of the gardener. “Plants aren’t so particular,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The ...

For many, wood mulch is a go-to for covering landscaping beds. However, there's an alternative that's free, eco-friendly, and ...

Fallen logs and other tree waste are being repurposed into mulch, lumber, compost and even furniture at Providence's new ...