Compare 9 types of organic mulch — wood chips, grass clippings, straw, and more — with costs and expert tips to choose the best fit for your yard.
Category: Landscaping
5 Types of Inorganic Mulch for Your Landscape: How to Choose
Learn the pros, cons, and best uses of different types of inorganic mulch, such as rock, plastic, and fabric. Discover the best option for your landscape.
What Can You Put in a Compost Bin?
Learn what you can put in a compost bin: grass clippings, coffee grounds, dried leaves, and more — plus what to keep out to avoid pests and odors.
How to Keep Pests out of Your Compost Bin
Keep pests out of your compost with a pest-proof bin, proper maintenance, and manage moisture levels to minimize attractive odors
What is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic material, like leaves, grass clippings, scraps, and food waste, that enriches soil, boosts plant growth, and supports sustainable gardening.
How to Use Compost in Your Yard
Improve your lawn and garden with compost. Learn application rates, timing, and methods for topdressing, soil prep, and raised beds.
10 Lawn and Landscape Items That Can Deter Buyers
Does landscaping increase home value? Not always. Buyers can be discouraged by niche, high-maintenance, or impractical landscaping.
How to Prevent Weeds in Flower Beds
Learn how to prevent weeds in flower beds, which starts with proper bed preparation and laying landscape fabric or a weed barrier.
6 Main Benefits of Fall Yard Cleanup
The main benefits of fall yard cleanup include preparing your lawn for winter, enhancing soil health, and boosting curb appeal.
Mulch vs. Pine Straw: Which Should You Use?
Find out if mulch or pine straw suits your garden better. Choose mulch for enriching soil, or pine straw for erosion control.