Mulching mats are available in different materials, shapes, and sizes to keep moisture in the soil, suppress weeds, and protect plant roots from freezing temperatures. They can be used on ...

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Two years ago I planted a bed of shrubs and then covered the area with weed mat and mulch. I expected the weed mat to keep out the weeds, but I now have a bed full of weeds. What do you think happened ...

A practical guide to garden mulch: learn organic and inorganic types, benefits for moisture, temperature, and weeds, plus ...

Over the years, I've denounced using recycled tires for mulch. Unlike organic mulches, such as pine bark, rubber nuggets don't enrich the soil as they age, and I worry about their eventual effect on ...

A new weed and mulch mat made from natural New Zealand wool is providing a completely organic and biodegradable option for weed control while helping gardeners reduce their environmental impact and ...

The mulch mats are a clean, green solution to combating weeds in forests without using sprays, and to helping young trees to grow. A WIT research team, led by Dr Nick McCarthy, pioneered the work on ...