Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

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 ...

A friend of mine is so excited that her husband purchased her a truckload of fresh, new mulch. Fresh mulch can turn a drab, lackluster landscape into a flowing master design in just a matter of a few ...

Stop making this landscaping mistake that’s ruining your trees — experts warn it’s become an epidemic.

Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can lead to trouble. “Mulch should be a flat, even layer over the soil,” said Spencer ...

Japanese maples are among the most spectacular trees you can grow in your garden. Not only are they stunning and easy to ...

While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other perennial plants, more homeowners and landscapers are spreading mulch in ...

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 ...

Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...