Before you go making a mountain out of a mulch hill, learn the facts about what your plants and soil really want

There's more to topdressing than shredded wood. Learn about mulch types, costs and design considerations here

You can design a natural garden that doesn’t rely on covering your soil with wood and bark mulch

When you plant with animals and insects in mind, you make gardening easier, the planet healthier and yourself more present

Termites hate wood mulch, don’t amend soil for trees, avoid gravel in planters — and more nuggets of garden wisdom

Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers

Bask in the blooms and mind your mulch this month; summer means lots to savor and lots to do in the garden

Fall foliage color and crisp mornings, plus mulching beds and planting spring bulbs, make October a gardener's heaven

Texas native Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii peps up drought-tolerant gardens with its dark orange flowers

Pinch, prune and prepare this month — springtime's riches in the garden will be here before you know it