How to use mulch

Mulching your garden or landscape can be relatively easy by following these simple steps.

Playground mulch vs regular mulch

Is there a difference between playground mulch and regular mulch? Yes! While they are both mulches, they have different designs and uses,

How to buy a good garden mulch

Finding a quality mulch can be easy! Here are a few, easy ways to find a good mulch (and avoid the bad ones) for your garden.

Natural wood mulch: Hardwood vs “regular” mulch

Is shredded hardwood mulch better than regular mulch? It's not clear and so likely isn't worth paying more for it.

How to reduce soil erosion in gardens

Learn how to identify and reduce soil erosion in gardens with a few simple steps (that are best gardening practices too!).

What’s the best type of mulch?

Gardening stores carry good and bad mulches. Learn what type of mulch to buy to improve your soil's health this year and years to come.

Is dyed mulch good for my garden?

Dyed mulches are used so frequently but are arguably a bad choice for gardens.

Why should I use mulch?

Mulch not only looks great, it helps your plants in a number of important ways. Learn why mulch is one of the best tools for gardeners.

A Recipe for Regeneration: Compost!

Yankey Farms grows their produce using Regenerative Agriculture, including no-till, compost, cover crops, and crop rotation practices.

Compost, Topsoil, and Mulch Blog

Learn more about compost, topsoil, and mulch: why they are important, how to use them, differences between and among them...

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