If you need to top up the mulch in your garden, you might be faced with the choice between using pine bark or pine straw.

Mulch has long been hailed as the secret weapon of gardeners everywhere. It promises to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and ...

If you love your garden, chances are you’ve tried mulching at some point. It’s a go-to move for keeping weeds at bay and holding onto precious moisture. But what if the way you’re using mulch is ...

There's no need to throw your used tea leaves in the garbage when they can have a second life by improving the health of your ...

Hardy trees and shrubs are naturally well armored against winter weather, but they have fewer defenses against animals.

At the beginning of a new year, we often come up with resolutions to help us focus on what we most want to accomplish. Here ...

Gardeners have been advised by an expert that there is one "key job" that they should carry out either in the rest of ...

If you live in one of the northern most states and you want to grow your apricot tree, you might be out of luck. There are ...

Some gardeners know winter can be busy with winter vegetables and clearing old growth. But in fact, there are a lot of ...

Perennial plants are the ultimate low-maintenance, low-impact contributors to a sustainable garden. Once established, they ...

Landscaping fabric can be a savior in the garden, but only if used correctly. Here are all the mistakes to avoid when putting ...

Following the holiday season, what happens to all the pine trees cut for the occasion? WDET's Bre'Anna Tinsley explores tree ...