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How To Tell If Your Hostas Have Frost Damage And Tips For Saving Them

Hostas are hardy plants, but that doesn't mean they're not susceptible to frost damage. Here are some signs you should look ...

Avoid 'volcano mulching' your trees, shrubs to keep them healthy

While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...

Frequently asked questions from North Texas gardeners heading into winter

Can I prune my overgrown shrubs back now? You certainly can do tidy-up trimming now but save major pruning and re-shaping for late January or early February. Pruning stimulates new growth, and you ...
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How to Winterize Your Rose Bushes Before the Cold Settles In

From first frost to spring, see how to winterize roses—insulate crowns, shield canes, care for containers and revive plants ...
The Cool Down

Landscaper calls out Lowe's after spotting terrible mistake in parking lot: 'It's so frustrating'

One clever TikToker discovered a huge problem with the mulch in a Lowe's parking lot — and they're not afraid to point it out ...
The Cool Down

Stunned driver puts car in reverse to catch photo of major landscaping mistake: 'That's gotta be staged'

One Reddit user was horrified by a photo of volcano mulching around a tree and shared their frustration in a landscaping ...
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Mandevillas can't take the cold; don't mulch over wildflower seeds: Answers to garden questions

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...
AOL

The Best Time To Add A Second Layer Of Mulch To Keep Roots Warm All Winter

Head out into the forest and you'll find every plant surrounded by nature's mulch — fallen leaves and decomposing vegetation. The soil beneath the litter is usually moist and nutrient-rich. We can ...
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Brown’s Tree Service gives away free mulch

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Bring your trucks, trailers, or buckets and scoop up some free mulch from Brown’s Tree Service. Roughly 1,500 cubic yards of mulch sits in a lot of Brown’s, and they want it all ...