Get a Manicured Look With Mulch

When you drive by your neighbors’ houses, you're likely to notice immediately if they have mulched flower beds. That’s because no matter what color the mulch is, it always seems to make the beds look pristine. If the smell of manure turns you off, consider this: It’s inexpensive, you don’t have to mow it or water it, it fertilizes your plants, and it prevents weeds. You can’t go wrong with that.