Many perennial shrubs benefit from mulch for winter protection. But when should it be applied? As a professional gardener, I see many property owners who do late-season mulching right after fall clean ...

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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 ...

Q. I noticed my neighbor applying mulch to many of the perennials in his garden. I remember reading somewhere that you should not apply mulch too early. Is that true? Why? A. You are correct. Mulches ...

“How do I protect my perennials over winter? Some people tell me to mulch; others say that mulching harbors mice that will eat the plants.” Confusing it isn't. It is a matter of when you mulch and ...

1 The heat sneaked in quickly, didn’t it? Be sure to irrigate regularly, and let the water run long enough to soak in deeply. Plants use the most water when temperatures are high, whenever a breeze ...

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Mulch piles like this are popping up on driveways all over in the last week or two, but later this month is actually a little better timing to apply it. A lot of gardeners are quick with the mulch, ...

I read an article that says perennial gardens should be mulched for the winter. Since I have not been doing that in the past, I would like to know if I should start doing so as part of my routine bed ...

A perennial garden with a bit of frost on the plants - Mkovalevskaya/Getty Images Many perennial shrubs benefit from mulch for winter protection. But when should it be applied? As a professional ...