ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota is in the thick of fall and the leaf piles are growing. Busy outside his home for the second day in a row, Mark Hawkinson at least has a plan for all the leaves that keep ...

Mulching not only improves the appearance of your landscaping and perimeters of your home, but it also has many other added benefits. Esbenshade’s Garden Center is back to share those benefits with ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know they're focused on sustainable alternatives. Whether their efforts are guided ...

As the days get shorter and temperatures start to drop, it’s easy to forget about your garden beds. But a little prep before winter can make a big difference once spring rolls around. Mulching before ...

Question: Could you outline the methods and benefits of mulching so I can share it with my family and neighbors? Answer: The most important benefit of mulching is that it saves a lot of time and ...

Gardeners agree: Fall mulching is the secret to a healthier garden next spring. As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Female gardener carries ornamental cherry tree leaves (prunus) gathered from English garden lawn in a basket with the intention of ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

It’s a waste of time and money. Gardening expert issues warning about common landscaping mistake — here's how to avoid it ...