Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil ...

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil ...

As the growing season gets into full swing, savvy gardeners know that mulching is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to improve plant health, conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

In this part of the country, the most common mulch material is probably hardwood bark. Most of it is a byproduct of the timber/lumber/paper industries. It is generally ground to a relatively ...