Q: I sent my husband out to buy mulch to put around our tree after reading your article in which you specifically mentioned wood mulch. Will rubber mulch work? - Jane A. Williams, Fargo A: Great ...

I have been wanting to plant an ash tree in my yard, but heard this is a bad idea. Should I find a different tree, possibly one native to Missouri? I am looking for something that is fast growing and ...

Have you written anything about rubber mulch? My 1-acre yard is in shambles from neglect. I am thinking of covering all the beds and areas near the house this spring with rubber mulch after killing ...

American drivers wear out nearly 300 million tires annually. That’s a lot of rubber to find a use for. One solution is to shred it, dye it, spread it around plants and call it mulch. But wait! Rubber ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

Gravel, pebbles and crushed stone mulches are preferred by some gardeners. Do not use around acid-loving plants since the rocks may add alkaline elements and minerals to the soil. These materials ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

Mulch is a good friend to gardens. It helps soil hold moisture, keeps plant roots cool on hot days, and discourages weeds from sprouting. Many types of mulch add beneficial substances to the earth as ...

The public playground in Bandon, a small town on the blustery coast of Oregon, has everything a kid could want. Swings and an orange, twisting slide, even a bright blue boat. But after the playground ...