Over-mulching: Applying too much fresh mulch can smother plants, cause excess moisture retention, and lead to root rot. Stick to 2-3 inches to avoid issues. Existing mulch: If there’s already a thick ...

Get outside and check on how your garden beds are doing this winter. Eye-balling the garden will help you determine if you ...

Mulching is one of those annual tasks gardeners perform to get their plants ready for winter. A good blanket of mulch can protect perennials, trees, and shrubs, retaining valuable warmth and moisture ...

Piling mulch up on the tree trunk is called volcano mulching and is a bad practice. The mulch creates a moist area that can cause rot and decay of the bark layer of the tree. Courtesy Johnson County ...

Pests don’t always disappear in winter. Mice, spiders, and other critters look for warm places to hide, including your garden ...

Q: How often do I need to apply sphagnum peat moss to my St. Augustine lawn to stop Take All Root Rot? It really seemed to help two years ago. A: It's possible you would need to apply it every year.

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

Winter gardening in the Carolinas is suddenly breaking the rules, and it’s making backyard conversations a lot more ...

Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and the landscape on which their properties sit. At the same time, trees ...

While it’s tempting to put off yard work as the weather cools down, this season is actually a great time to focus on mulching. Despite the springtime push from stores that encourage homeowners ...