I put down composted chicken manure and bedding before digging my shallow trenches and planting my seed potatoes. Once the plants are a few inches tall, mulch heavily. As the growing season continues, ...

Water the newly planted potatoes thoroughly and apply a layer of mulch (straw, leaves, or grass clippings) to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. As the plants grow, gradually “hill” them by ...

like choosing an eco-friendly mulch option. A woman pours vinegar on some plants - Rbkomar/Getty Images Vinegar's effect on ...