Using dolomite as mulch

I would appreciate your comments on the idea of adding dolomite to the surface of the ground where I am thinking of planting a field of lavender. I want to reduce acidity in the soil, more...

Rhododendron mulch mix

Some years ago, when Wim Vander Zalm had a gardening program on the radio, he told of a mixture to use on rhododendrons to improve their flowering and general health. I used this to more...

Mulch mixtures: 8 great recipes!

A layer of mulch will benefit your garden by suppressing weed growth, reducing the need for water and adding organic matter to the soil. When winter comes, it is also a protective barrier against heavy more...

Pine Needles for Mulch

When pine needles are referred to for mulches, pathways, etc., is it strictly pine tree needles or can fir tree needles be included? more...

Put your garden to bed in the fall

Fall is no time for rest! Now's the time to tend to the matters that need tending in the garden. How to protect your plants and get a jump on spring. more...