Cardboard mulch has emerged as a popular, eco-friendly gardening technique, especially among those looking to reduce waste and improve soil health. However, if not applied correctly, it can lead to ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. A year and a half ago I planted several 5-gallon fruit trees, including avocado and stone fruit selections, that are now eight feet tall. I have done ...

Don’t ditch those cardboard boxes; instead, put them to use in your garden, smothering out weeds, creating perfectly prepared soil, and composting in the process. “Using cardboard is a sustainable ...

Talk to any professional gardener at this time of year about what we should be doing in our yards, and they will all tell you the same thing: mulching garden beds. Mulching is vital fall prep to ...

Landscape fabric is a hassle, while herbicides are literally overkill — so what's the best way to prevent weeds from growing ...

Have extra cardboard boxes from online shopping? Don’t throw them away. You can reuse them in your garden or yard as a low-cost way to stop weeds and enrich your soil. Using cardboard as a weed ...

Growing your own vegetables and flowers is both eco-friendly and budget-friendly, but purchasing new and one-use garden products isn't. That's why giving materials you already have on hand a new life ...