Living mulch

Living, or green, mulch is a fabulous way to enrich the soil and supress weeds. Here's how to pick a species and make it work for you.

Want to try living mulch to improve your garden? These ideas will help you have higher yields and healthier plants (plus less work!).

Let’s face it, anywhere you put mulch, you can dig a hole and plant ground cover. Indeed, ground cover plants are simply living mulches that don’t cost time or money to install every spring. Just like mulch they help retain soil moisture, and they keep weeds from crowding in. Ground cover also provides an extra layer of color and, often, beautiful flowers.

Here are 19 organic and inorganic garden mulch options and when to use them to suppress weeds, improve soil nutrients and enhance beauty.

Learn the landscaping pros and cons of mulch vs. rocks including benefits of river rock vs. mulch, and replacing mulch with stone.

Use this guide to pick the mulch that’s best suited to your home and garden. Learn about types and colors of mulch and more.

Struggling to keep your garden mulch in place? Learn proven tips and tricks to secure your mulch, prevent erosion, and keep your garden looking beautiful all year round! From choosing the right mulch type to using landscape fabric and edging, we've got all the expert advice you need. Say goodbye to messy mulch displacement and hello to a tidy, well-maintained garden!

Last month we looked at Leaf Mold, Mulch or Compost. That’s from the end of life of tree leaves. This month I would like you to take a think about Living Mulch! It is by contrast, an ongoing …

Do you need to apply a layer or two of mulch to your garden or landscaping? Take a look at these ways to mulch for cheap or free!