Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

Living mulch systems integrate cover crops directly within cash‐crop rows, providing continuous soil cover, enhanced nutrient cycling and improved biological regulation of pests and diseases. By ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...