"Oh my God, THE ROOT FLARE!!" Homeowner panics after seemingly harmless landscaping job backfires: 'One of the best ways to kill a tree' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Mulch is supposed to make your garden look polished and well-kept, but if you’ve ever ended up with a chaotic, patchy mess, ...

Mulching two to three inches deep out as far as possible is the best thing you can do for your tree, beyond watering and planting at the proper depth. Mulching also prevents the problem of weed ...