Mulch can be a gardener’s best friend, helping to retain soil moisture, regulate temperature and suppress weeds. But when mulch is applied incorrectly, it can do damage to your garden. One of the most ...

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Piling mulch up on the tree trunk is called volcano mulching and is a bad practice. The mulch creates a moist area that can cause rot and decay of the bark layer of the tree. Courtesy Johnson County ...

Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it. By Sal Vaglica For gardeners, spring has a way of opening wallets as easily as forsythia and crocuses ...

Save your tomatoes from blossom end rot.

Drought-proof your garden before the July heat: compost, the 3-inch mulch rule, drip vs. soaker hose, and 10 plant swaps that ...

Cool, wet spring weather conditions often create the perfect environment for Fusarium root rot to develop in soybean fields. This soilborne disease can damage roots and seedlings before any visible ...