EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Dyed mulch — black, brown, and red — now takes up the most shelf space at garden centers and big box stores. So, does using dyed mulch around plants threaten birds — or anything ...

In last week's column, we considered organic mulches and clear, black and red plastic film. This week we'll wrap up with some thoughts on green and silver plastic mulch, biodegradable mulches and a ...

Colored wood mulch is providing a sustained market for many wood recyclers. Colored wood mulch might be something that goes almost unnoticed because of one characteristic that makes it so ...

It may seem trivial, but home gardeners who choose to use plastic mulch may want to note the advantages that research has shown for colored mulches over the more traditional black plastic mulch.

For gardeners who care about trends, an old product suddenly has become daringly different. Colored mulches are the fastest growing segment in the huge but unquantified mulch trade. Black, dark brown ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joe_Potato / Getty Images Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth.

MIAMI, FL—Plastic mulches have been used in vegetable production in the United States since the 1950s. Black plastic (polyethylene) mulch, which alters the plant's growing environment by generating ...

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.