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Fruit trees prefer wood mulch to rock

Question: I have a good-sized area covered with rock mulch. A flowering plum tree is struggling in this area. Can a Myer’s lemon tree do well in a rock mulch setting?

Warm midwinter weather confusing to bulbs

Question: My crocuses and tulips are poking their heads out of the dirt in my garden. They’re growing. We have had great spring weather in January. Should I let them continue, or should I put some more dirt on them?

Mulch of any type important to all plants

Question: I heard it is best to move rock away from my shrubs and replace it with mulch. What is your recommendation?