Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow away, you can turn them into a valuable resource for your garden. Leaf ...

Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to relax on weekends versus spending hours picking up leaves. — Alfredo Alvarez, ...

Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for pollinators. Rake leaves if plants are diseased, pests are an issue, or you’re growing small or ...

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 ...

Autumn leaves are welcomed by some as a gift to the garden. For others they are nothing but a nuisance, something to be gotten rid of. Most gardeners know that leaves are full of plant nutrients and ...

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...

To mulch, or not to mulch — that seems to be the question. You will find advocates on both sides of the debate. Gardening is not an exact science, and you can find theories to support various ...

Fall cleanup sneaks up on us every year, and it’s easy to put off when life gets busy. But a little effort now can set your garden up for a great spring and even help out the wildlife in your own ...

Planting cover crops in winter gives your garden a boost. These crops, like rye, clover, and oats, keep your soil covered and ...