If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

Key Takeaways Evergreens most susceptible to winter burn include broadleaved plants like rhododendrons and holly.Mulching can ...

Can mulching leaves into lawns cause problems? Ted in Glyndon writes: “Does mulching leaves into the lawn in the fall hurt the grass or help it? I worry that it might be bad for three reasons: adding ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

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 ...

Caring for rosemary indoors during winter is straightforward. Place your rosemary in a window that gets six to eight hours of ...

Mulching heads, or forestry mulchers, are popular attachments for skid-steers and compact track loaders. They’re a great option for quickly taking out unwanted vegetation and sizing it for fast ...

Using shredded paper as garden mulch has pros and cons, depending on how you use it. Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with ...