Ultraviolet rays from the sun can accelerate the degradation of organic matter in mulch, causing it to fade. Rainwater and moisture contribute to the breakdown of colorants and the leaching of ...

It’s a dye made specifically for recoloring faded mulch. You mix concentrate with water in a pump sprayer, spritz it over your flower beds and poof — fresh mulch. It seems like a no-brainer.

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

Gardeners who want their plants to grow tall and green know that mulch can be an essential soil additive. But piles of mulch left on empty land, reaching up to 8-feet high, are another matter ...

Fall mulching also gives you a head start on next spring. As the mulch breaks down over the winter, it adds essential nutrients to the soil, giving your plants a boost once warmer weather arrives.

Shredding leaves in a leaf mulcher significantly reduces their bulk and, better still, creates organic mulch for use around perennial plants. We tested some of the best leaf mulchers to make yard ...

The autumn season is a time of shorter days and cooler temperatures. The landscape has been transformed into a palette of ...

The mulch will help the soil retain moisture ... Remove the plants when the flowers have faded to make room for summer herbs, ...

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.

Winter is full of seasonal delights, but we don’t normally associate this time with vibrant flowers. Most plant species ...

But the colors will eventually fade and then the leaves will fall ... Use the leaves as a winter mulch to protect perennials, especially evergreens, through the winter. Collect the leaves with ...

Once daffodils bloom and fade, the show is over. They won't rebloom and the leaves ... Consider placing a layer of mulch to ...