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 ...

Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

Fall is upon us, and although the weather might be on the chillier side, that doesn't mean your gardening chores have to be put on the back burner. In fact, fall is the time to tidy your garden after ...

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 ...

Gardening Ask the gardener: Why to ‘Leave the Leaves’ in your yard this fall A campaign by the National Wildlife Federation and the Xerces Society, asserts that leaves are not trash, debris, or yard ...

Leaf-peepers may not appreciate how much time homeowners and gardeners spend dealing with leaves in the fall. Of course, leaves fall in the forest every year with no raking involved. But for your yard ...

Deciding whether to rake leaves depends on your property type and gardening goals. Leaving leaves on the ground provides shelter for insects and recycles nutrients into the soil. Thick layers of wet ...

Falling leaves in autumn are part of a tree's natural cycle of entering dormancy for the winter. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard provides crucial habitat for overwintering insects and amphibians.

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 ...

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, ...