The calendar may say spring begins in March, but seasoned gardeners know that timing matters more than dates. Walk through ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

Garden centers may be full of blooms, but don’t rush to check out just yet. Gardening experts share how to know when it’s ...

Hint: You don't need to mulch as often as you think. Mulching a garden comes with plenty of benefits. Mulch helps prevent weeds, improve moisture retention, and control soil temperature. But is ...

Do you utilize mulch in the garden? If you do, that’s great! If you don’t, you should consider adding mulch to the garden, as there are many benefits. Benefits of mulch include preserving moisture, ...

I love to garden, but I don’t like to do work needlessly. If I can find a gardening technique that saves me time, effort and money — well, I’m there. And you can’t find a better example of this than ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

Place a cup of soil into a jar, top it off with water, and shake vigorously. Allowing the mixture to settle entirely, you’ll ...

You may not have ever heard of Elaine Ingham, but if you read this column and follow my advice, you are using her concepts.