Mulch could be garden compost, wood or bark chipping used to lay over the soil as a covering. It could also be homemade leafmould, used from gathered leaves last year or the year previous.

A gardening expert has detailed how to make mulch from fallen leaves, also known as “gardeners’ gold”. Mulch is made from organic material and is most commonly made from tree bark, wood ...

In this informative video, learn how I prepare my vegetable garden beds using wood chip for sustainable and effective ...

Weed Growth: If you have very weedy garden beds, you'll want a heavier weight of mulch with good coverage, like wood chips, or a thick layer of pine bark mulch.

Mulch can be plant-based: compost, shredded bark, wood chips, and dried leaves or grass clippings. Mulch can even be living. Or it can be inorganic (pea gravel).

Other common choices include dyed wood chips found at big box stores, as well as cedar, cypress, and pine bark mulches.

Use dry wood chips or gravel to make a three-foot barrier between your lawn and any woody areas—it adds a dry, hot perimeter that ticks don’t like. Pro-tip: Don't use shredded mulch because ...