To keep grass from creeping into your flower beds, edging should be deep enough to block rhizomes. Typically, rhizomes grow just beneath the soil's surface, so burying your edging about 1 or 2 ...

We are spoiled for choice when it comes to the types of mulch available at most garden centers. The problem with having so many options is that it's hard to know what's best for specific situations.

A. You can use them sparingly around some plants. Work in less than 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet of bed. You also can add wood ashes to the compost bin, but limit the amount to about 10 percent.

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Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.