Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

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It’s easy to compost your fallen leaves and easier still to keep them in your garden beds, where they’ll enrich the soil and ...

As the temperature drops, so do the autumn leaves. Don't worry, though—leaves can actually be good for your lawn, enriching ...

Although there are pros and cons to raking leaves, the good news is that there is a suitable compromise that can benefit ...

My previous column was about fall color. The accompanying photo showed my red maple in all its autumn glory. Now, a few weeks later, the tree is bare. As it has grown larger, the load of leaves has ...

The ground is still covered with leaves in many neighborhoods, but don’t throw them away -- put them to work for you. Even if you only have a few leaves and little time, consider bag composting. Bag ...

Residents are encouraged to keep yard waste like leaves out of landfills. Composting at home helps reduce landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions. For those unable to mulch at home, yard waste can ...

Leaf litter creates a protective barrier for the soil. This lowers the risk of the soil drying or eroding as temperatures ...

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 ...