It is better to leave leaves where they lay.

As tree leaves flourish into bright fall colors, home gardens are fading into collections of brown leaves and stems. Just because the growing season is ending, however, doesn’t mean that the work is ...

Each year, I have less and less enthusiasm for raking and bagging my leaves. I love my trees, but dealing with the leaves is brutal. Any suggestions? KT Many of us have a love-hate relationship with ...

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 ...

The fastest way to get rid of lots of autumn leaves is to throw them in your compost pile. Leaves serve as a carbon source in composting, so they’ll need to be blended with plenty of green or nitrogen ...

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 ...

As the weather cools down and days grow shorter, your garden starts signaling that it’s time to slow down. You might notice changes in your plants and soil that show the growing season is wrapping up.