Talk to any professional gardener at this time of year about what we should be doing in our yards, and they will all tell you the same thing: mulching garden beds. Mulching is vital fall prep to ...

"This one isn’t about perfection… just getting it done!" Gardener demonstrates brilliant hack using old cardboard boxes: ...

Don’t ditch those cardboard boxes; instead, put them to use in your garden, smothering out weeds, creating perfectly prepared soil, and composting in the process. “Using cardboard is a sustainable ...

Lasagna mulching is kind of a miracle, the closest thing to an easy fix for lousy garden soil, suppressing weeds and rebuilding our disappearing topsoil. Added bonus: The vital starting ingredient — ...

But sheet mulching does even more than that. Beneath the layers of compost materials, sheet mulches typically include a layer of cardboard to keep grass and weeds from growing through – a great way to ...

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.