Mulch comes in many shapes and forms and can be used in a variety of ways in your yard and garden. Here are some of the best ways to utilize it.

The Brief. Recycle your Christmas tree through curbside pick-up, drop-off centers, or mulching programs. Repurpose trees for erosion barriers, fish feeders, or bird sanctuaries in your yard.

Norfolk Southern has constructed around 1,500 feet of living shoreline to prevent erosion around the Norfolk coal terminal.

Fort Worth backyard flooding (courtesy: Steven Owens) "I showed them video, ... Owens said the company opted to build an erosion barrier for his neighbor, but not for him.