I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long. Well, it appears that many people in our region do that to our young trees with ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – I love mulch because it brightens up your yard in minutes and it’s cheap! The bags of brown mulch we bought cost only $2 per bag! But make sure you properly place the mulch or you can ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...

Q: Before it gets too hot, I want to put down a fresh layer of mulch. I’m confused though. I often see commercial companies mounding mulch up along the trunks of trees and shrubs. Is that the right ...

Homeowners who are looking for ways to promote healthy, growing trees in their yard are well-advised to remember this axiom: A ring is a tree’s best friend. Kansas State University horticulture expert ...

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time.

Do you love your trees? Then stop this mulching practice. “Volcano mulching” is sure to lock moisture against the tree, inviting fungal problems, for starters. Markis Hill Special to The Star Pick any ...