Mulching is another simple yet powerful way to protect and nourish your soil. Organic mulches like wood chips, straw or bark ...

This can be beneficial when growing tomatoes, for example. I also used straw as a mulching material for overwintering vegetables, to protect root vegetables from frosts. Mulching with straw made ...

As the growing season gets into full swing, savvy gardeners know that mulching is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to improve plant health, conserve moisture and suppress weeds.