Fornari recommends Coast of Maine Dark Harbor Blend Enriching Mulch for vegetable gardens. Its fine texture doesn't suffocate ... people say to stay away from hay because it has weed seeds ...

Lighter varieties such as hay, pea straw and sugarcane mulch work well for veggie gardens. "Those mulches don't last a very long time, but they can be a good option, because they're quite fine ...

Applying mulch is one of the best things you can do to help your plants through hot, dry spells this summer. Bare soil heats up rapidly on hot, sunny days and allows soil moisture to evaporate. As ...