Here's the best option for covering exposed tree roots
If you can't "learn to live with them," Neil Sperry suggests a ground cover that makes mowing around them unnecessary.
Birds & Blooms on MSN22h
Small Conifer Trees Attract Birds for Food and Shelter
These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.
13 Types of Mulch—and How to Choose the Right One for Your Yard
Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...
House Digest on MSN1d
Signs Of Tree Root Damage From Frozen Soil
Don't take the beautiful, aged trees in your yard for granted. Check-in on them often, especially in winter, to identify ...
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Neil Sperry column: Newly planted trees can do without ‘mulch volcanoes’
Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.
What to know about your garden soil following a wildfire
A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.