Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...

Clear out spent vegetable beds, then lightly turn the soil, incorporating compost, well-rotted manure and, if indicated by a ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

To ensure you have plenty of room for winter composting, harvest all the finished compost from your compost pile or bin before winter arrives. In the fall, apply this finished compost directly to your ...

There are some other late fall garden jobs you shouldn’t skip that can be done indoors on wet days. These include cleaning ...

The broader ecosystem, including ground-nesting bees and other insects, evolved over millions of years in a forest setting ...

Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. You’re probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid your garden and flower beds if you ...