Wood chips are an easy and affordable way to give your garden a boost. They're commonly used as mulch to suppress weeds, improve water retention, and reduce soil erosion. Beyond mulch, wood chips can ...

The Master Gardener: Vija Sevier Q. The tree-trimming service I used for my ice-damaged trees chipped up the limbs as they were removed and gave me the option of keeping the chips for mulch, which I ...

Q: I recently planted two vines in my backyard: a Lady Banks rose and a tangerine crossvine. I got the amended soil at Viragrow and the wood chip mulch at the demonstration orchard as you suggested.

In a recent column, I proposed mulches composed of living plants as an environmentally-friendly alternative for suppressing weeds, enhancing garden plant growth and nurturing the soil. I suspect, ...

Regarding the letter from David Caul, "Using wood chips for weed suppression is a bad practice", I cannot let that go by without comment. Using chip mulch for weed suppression is a good practice, when ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...

I’ve utilized wood chips in my yard and gardens for years. It has been an excellent method for reducing weeds, retaining moisture and protecting the plants during winter months when ...

As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the rich hues of autumn, fall presents a perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for the colder months ahead. One of the most effective ways to ensure ...

Regarding the letter from David Caul, “Using wood chips for weed suppression is a bad practice”, I cannot let that go by without comment. Using chip mulch for weed suppression is a good practice, when ...