Wondering which mulch won’t whither your wonderful tomatoes? WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath has answers for you. (Getty Images/ThinkStock) Anne in Falls Church, Virginia, writes: “My husband just ...

Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

Tomatoes remain one of the most universally popular crops to grow at home, but they are not without challenges. However, there is one easy thing you can do for your crops that offers many potential ...

The end of June is a busy time as the garden needs clipping, weeding and in some cases watering this week. The lawns in Western Washington grow fast this time of year, so they may need fertilizing as ...

There are several important things for gardeners and homeowners to remember when torrential rains hit the area: Don’t add any additional water to this mess. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve seen more ...

You can’t beat the taste of juicy, homegrown tomatoes, which are much more cost-effective than buying supermarket vines. But many people who try to grow the red fruits make one mistake when tending to ...

Any kind of mulch is good at keeping down weeds. When you have a large, open area, you still will have some weeds, although mulch does help. Remember that with any mulch, you don't want to put it on ...

Tomatoes are famed for being a breeze to cultivate and require minimal fuss, but growers must keep a vigilant watch on their foliage. April's characteristic mix of warmth and rainfall sets the stage ...

Let’s be brief: Mulch works. Mulch keeps moisture in, reduces erosion and keeps weeds out, or at least makes them easier to pull. And mulch gives the garden a finished, pleasing look, sort of like the ...

When the weather is as dry as it has been in Eastern Iowa, mulch is an essential. Here's hoping for rain; when mulch can be equally important. Linn County Master Gardener, Lisa Slattery, shares the ...