This week's Master Gardener column also includes advice about overwintering tulip bulbs and how to contact the MU Plant ...

Those who have homes surrounded by pine trees will want the best gutter guards for pine needles to keep their gutters free of ...

According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Gardeners have been putting pine needle mulch, also known as pine straw, on acid-loving plants ...

Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow ...

With fall and winter weather on the horizon, mulch offers another key benefit: insulating plant and tree roots from the cold.

Mulch comes in many shapes and forms and can be used in a variety of ways in your yard and garden. Here are some of the best ...

Leaf mulch and grass clippings are nutritional organic materials that can be recycled to benefit your plants, combat soil erosion, correct clay soil or adjust the pH caused by pine needles.

If you have pine trees on your property, you’re in luck. Simply sweep up the needles, and voila — free mulch. Fallen leaves: In Louisiana, leaves fall from now until early spring, with live ...

Gardening is not just a fulfilling pastime; it's a small step toward saving the planet. In Africa, with its diverse climates, eco-friendly gardening can make a big difference. It saves water, nurtures ...

Austrian, Scots and jack pine have a habit of hanging on to their needles ... In the forest, Mother Nature drops needles to ...