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

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

What’s the best time to pull weeds? How thick should the mulch be? Here’s the scoop for a healthy landscape

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

Create year-round interest with waves of attention-getting grasses for all kinds of yards

These low-maintenance plants can add beauty, texture and privacy to any size garden

Instead of letting the lawn sprawl, make it a shapely design element in your yard. You’ll reap benefits both practical and aesthetic

Low-maintenance grasses provide seasonal interest and wildlife habitat, and aid good design

Bring whispers of prairie winds to your garden with this swaying native grass that stands tall all winter

Give wildlife a snack and give yourself a break — this food-source grass is easygoing in many climates and conditions