SOPHIE: Mulch stops the top of the soil from drying out, reducing water loss by up to 60 per cent. Mulch also helps stop weed seed from germinating, which is important as weeds will compete with ...

Q: I have recently planted some rose bushes in my backyard and have heard it's a good idea to mulch them. What material ...

This is the time of year when snowbirds and tourists return to the island. Everyone is busy cleaning the last of the summer ...