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5 Natural Mulches That Protect Roots From Frost

October 9, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some natural mulches protect roots from frost.

The temperature drops, the mornings frost over, and suddenly your once-thriving garden starts looking like it’s auditioning for a frozen food commercial. Frost is a silent plant killer—sneaking in overnight and attacking roots when they’re most vulnerable. But there’s a secret weapon that seasoned gardeners swear by: mulch. Not just any mulch, though—natural mulches that…

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The Mulch Trick That Saves Water and Fights Weeds

September 24, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There is a mulch trick that saves water and fights weeds.

Gardens everywhere have a not-so-secret hero that works harder than most people realize. It’s not fancy fertilizer, it’s not high-tech irrigation, and it’s definitely not some rare seed that costs a fortune. The trick is mulch, and it’s one of the simplest ways to transform a struggling garden into a thriving one. Mulch isn’t just…

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7 Places Where You Can Get Free Mulch

July 5, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Mulch is one of the most useful tools for gardeners. It’s especially helpful at a time when the weather is unpredictable. We’ve begun to see the drastic effects of climate change in earnest, namely hotter summers. And while many garden plants love warm weather, there’s a point where the heat becomes unbearable—even for heat-loving…

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