Water the plant well once it is in place, and then add several inches of bark chips or other organic mulch.

A tidy blanket of good, organic mulch keeps parched plants less stressed when I can't water.

No matter how much organic mulch you throw down, plants just won't grow' without trace metals.

If you don't already have one in place, start by applying a thick blanket of organic mulch - straw or shredded leaves.

Weed control may be your primary aim, but all organic mulches do a lot more than that for your garden.

The important part is to apply organic mulches to a depth of two inches and spread them evenly.

Any fluffy organic mulch - leaves, pine needles or wood chips - will do.

Use a thick layer of organic mulch like straw to help keep the soil cool and moist.

The sooner organic mulches are in place, the sooner they begin containing summer's lingering heat.

In home gardens and smaller farming operations, organic mulch is usually spread by hand around emerged plants.