Close-up of braided jute fibers - Abhishek Mehta/Getty Images Jute and burlap aren't quite the same thing, but it's not surprising that many people think otherwise — the terms are often used ...

Some kinds of shrubs are especially vulnerable to winter, and gardeners often try to protect them with sheets of burlap. Before you do, “make sure it’s really necessary,” said Julie Janoski, Plant ...

Burlap has come a long way from its lowly origins. This natural fabric was traditionally known as a sturdy but coarse cloth, used to make sacksfor food products like potatoes or coffee. Wovenfrom jute ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Karen Moninger took a more natural approach to weed control in her organic garden this season by laying a "carpet" of burlap bags between the planting rows. The bags, which were ...