While compost and mulch may seem interchangeable, they have distinctly different uses in sustainable landscaping. Photo courtesy San Diego County Water Authority Seventh in a series republished with ...

Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow away, you can turn them into a valuable resource for your garden. Leaf ...

A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but mulches need defining. There are 17 different materials considered on the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management website, and ...

Mulching for winter matters more than you think. We talked to an expert to find out when, how, and why to do it right.

Everybody loves a freebie: bobblehead doll giveaways at White Sox games, the candy jar on a co-worker’s desk, buy-one-get-one-free shoe sales. At this time of year, gardeners get a freebie that really ...

Planting cover crops in winter gives your garden a boost. These crops, like rye, clover, and oats, keep your soil covered and ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The 2025 gardening season has sprung, and there are several free resources that can help Coloradans create a sustainable and healthy garden this year. Many cities collect slash, ...