LANCASTER, N.Y. – A mulch dye that leaked from a company's property is being blamed for turning the waters of a western New York creek a bright red. Officials in the town of Lancaster say they were ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

A: If you mean dyed wood mulch, I dont have a strong opinion either way. On the down side, I think some of the colors look unnatural in the landscape, plus dyed mulches usually cost a little more. On ...

People think of mulch as something that provides a unifying look to their garden beds, but that’s not the reason you need it. Mulch, when done right, provides an insulating layer that protects your ...

Welcome to Mulch World. This is where the grumpy gardener is gonna tell you everything you need to know about the mulches for your garden, the ones that are really good, and the ones that really stink ...

Q: Black mulch seems to be very popular this year. I like the way the mulch appears fresh long after it has been put in garden beds. However, I also heard that its chemical composition can be damaging ...

Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth. Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with ...