Leaving fallen leaves in your yard supports healthy soil and acts as free mulch. Raking and removing leaves can disrupt natural nutrient cycles and increase the need for fertilizers. Unless leaves are ...

Brilliant reds, golden yellows and mellow oranges, nature’s rainbow of autumn leaves. Then they fall, covering your lawn with a carpet of color. Time to get out the rake. Bag the leaves and send them ...

As the season shifts from summer to fall marked by cooler weather and leaves changing color and falling, lawn and garden maintenance shifts, too. The lawn may soon be covered in piles of leaves. Some ...

Q: I’d like to try “leaving the leaves” this year. How do I start? It can be as simple as leaving any fallen tree leaves where they’ve landed, except for sidewalks and driveways. If too many leaves ...

Fallen leaves often feel like just garden waste, but they can actually be a valuable resource for your outdoor space. Instead of tossing them aside, you can find practical and creative ways to ...