There are plenty of signs that fall has arrived — cooler temperatures, shorter days, and pumpkin spice lattes on every coffee shop menu, to name just a few. But for homeowners, the leaves falling from ...

It's that time of year when your lawn is probably littered with autumn leaves. While the spectrum of colors can look quite the spectacle, proud lawn owners will be tempted to rake them up or grab the ...

Is it OK to just mow leaves on the lawn throughout the fall season? I am trying to save some time this fall. — Janel Fitzpatrick, Buffalo Grove Leaves have begun falling and will quickly increase in ...

Can I mow over the leaves that have already started falling in my garden? I’d prefer to leave them on the lawn rather than raking. — Terence Coleman, Grayslake I am also seeing early leaf drop in my ...

Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves in the fall. But leaves allowed to remain on lawns can pack down to form a tight mat that prevents sunlight from reaching the grass, said University ...

ASHEVILLE - As our trees grow bare from cold fall weather, a reader has asked whether or not to rake their leaves before they mow or to leave them in place when mowing. To rake, or not to rake, that ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Many consider the start of fall to be when the leaves change. However, when those leaves fall, they can blanket your lawn and harm the grass. And, while it’s easy to want to ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s time to put the brown bags away and bring out the lawnmower, according to the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. The best way to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant for ...

Smart fall mowing sets the stage for a healthy lawn in spring. Let your grass grow too tall before winter, and voles, moles, and other rodents may move in. Cut it too short, and the lawn is more ...

Mowing height matters, especially as winter approaches. Get it right with these tips. In fall, cut cool-season grasses to 2 inches and warm-season grasses 2 to 3 inches tall. Never remove more than ...