Question: I am ready to add a new layer of mulch around the shrubs. Do I remove the old mulch when applying the new pine bark? Answer: Leave the old mulch in place and add a new layer of pine bark.

How many times have you heard that you should mulch your gardens and landscaped areas? A trip to the gardening section of any home improvement store means you'll see tons of mulch options, all ready ...

In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's best friend. You can shred all of those autumn leaves or use another type of mulch to feed your lawn, enrich the soil in the vegetable garden, ...

When you tidy up the garden after the winter, don’t tidy it too much. “Make sure you leave the mulch layer that covers your garden’s soil,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

If you're looking to improve your garden's overall health and look, then mulching is the place to start. The experts are here ...

Ever walk outside and feel like your garden just isn’t looking as fresh as it used to? Mulch can make a big difference, but it doesn’t last forever. It’s easy to miss the signs that your yard could ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I need to add mulch to my landscaping. I have used crushed pine straw ...