Roses are a classic addition to any garden, but they have a reputation for being somewhat fussy to care for. In recent years, some easy care rose varieties, like the long-blooming Knockout roses, and ...

My lilies tilted over, and when I was pulling off dead leaves, I pulled out one by mistake. What’s wrong with the roots? I fertilize and use gravel mulch. Your lilies have root rot. Gravel mulch could ...

Gravel used as mulch has become kind of trendy lately, and it's understandable why -- It looks clean and provides striking contrast to plants, and also doesn't need replacing every season, like wood ...

In the gardening Q-and-A column two weeks ago, you said rock may not be a good choice for flowerbeds. I have been doing a lot of reading about xeric gardening. I would really like to reduce the amount ...

Walk into any garden center and you'll see all kinds of mulches lying in bins or on pallets. With so many choices, it's sometimes tough to figure out the right one for your situation. Is gravel better ...

A pristine driveway and landscape provides a welcoming entry to your home and can be a relatively straightforward way to upgrade your curb appeal. Gravel driveways are particularly cost-effective but ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

There's keeping up with the Joneses, and then there's keeping up with the Joneses' mulch. Every year, The Rock Pile in Avon sees customers buying expensive mulch just because their neighbors spread ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — After a long winter, whether you have gravel or mulch, your flower beds are most likely loaded with leaves, dead plants and debris. It is important to clean your flower beds and ...