If you know the flower beds have been filled with perennial roots or weed seeds for some reason, use a double-mulching technique to keep them from spreading (because weeds can spread as quickly as ...

Whatever type of mulch you use be sure that it is weed-free in the ... time so make sure to keep them well away from any other flower beds in your garden. I recommend only using these methods ...

Getting rid of grass from your flower beds needs a gentle touch ... or as an alternative to smothering the area, you can use a layer of mulch "to prevent more from seeding and rooting," says ...

It also makes your garden looks more beautiful, especially when you have just trimmed the grass. You should use mulch for your garden, but what’s the best mulch for flower beds to get? Are you looking ...

Perennials in flower beds should get a two-inch layer of lightweight mulch (like pine straw or ... Adding mulch that absorbs too much moisture can cause roots to rot if they're trapped under snow ...

While vinegar seems to have a place in the garden, especially organic gardens, there are some disadvantages you should be ...

A living soil mix in these tiny coldframes provides a fertile home for seeds of perennial flower, brassica, lettuce and more ...

It turns out that sometimes the best thing to do in the garden is nothing, as there is one job gardeners are being urged to ...

Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It ...

Spring blooms are the thing to focus on in February, says Monty Don, who recommended mulching garden borders or wherever your ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Home-grown strawberries taste better than anything from the supermarket. Discover our best varieties and how to grow them ...