If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with all the autumn leaves your trees are about to dump on your lawn. You can rake them into a pile at the ...

Taking the time to mulch the leaves that clutter your yard each fall can yield some great benefits, especially if you’re a home gardener. Spreading your fresh mulch over your lawn and garden will ...

The brilliant fall foliage has made its way to the ground thanks to gravity, wind and rain, and now comes the time when gardeners and homeowners need to determine how they will clean up, dispose of, ...

Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

It's that time of year when your lawn is probably littered with autumn leaves. While the spectrum of colors can look quite the spectacle, proud lawn owners will be tempted to rake them up or grab the ...

As autumn wraps and leaves gracefully pile and carpet the yard, homeowners often look for excuses not to manage leaf cleanup. Is it so wrong to leave them where they fell? Do I have to rake? Can I ...

Raking and bagging leaves takes time, while burning leaves releases carbon into the atmosphere. Mulching leaves and grass clippings helps them break down faster, returning essential nutrients to your ...

The leaves of one large shade tree can be worth as much as $15 in terms of plant food and humus. Pound for pound, the leaves of most trees contain twice as many minerals as manure. For example, the ...

Fall is known for its beautiful scenery as the leaves change color. After they change color, though, they fall from the trees and into people’s yards. Removing leaves with a rake can be tedious and ...