Autumn is a beautiful time of the year as the leaves change color in gorgeous hues of red, orange and yellow. But it doesn't take long for them to fall to the ground - and it's important for gardeners ...

Mulching leaves on your lawn is faster and more efficient and offers more benefits for your yard than raking. It reduces yard ...

Clean leaves early while they’re dry—wet piles get heavy, moldy, and hard to remove. Use tools like rakes, tarps, blowers, or mulchers to move, shred, and repurpose leaves efficiently. Compost or ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

Fallen leaves can be both a fire hazard and an ecosystem benefit, so what should you do with them? The experts answer.

Are the leaves piling up in your yard? You might want to think twice about trying to rake them away, experts say. Some experts have recommended for years that we leave the leaves where they land, and ...

DEAR PET TALK: We let our leaves fall where they may in the fall, but most neighbors believe in raking them up and disposing. I think our method is better for the environment, plus in the spring, ...