As autumn comes around, and leaves begin to fall, many people will begin making leaf piles to clear out their yards. While many may prefer the look of a lawn with no leaf litter, those who refrain ...

Here’s how to handle all those fallen leaves. We love fall in the South for tailgating, bonfires, leaf peeping, and a thousand other reasons. But what we don’t love? All those leaves we have to clean ...

Leaves have been browning and falling prematurely for weeks now due to late summer’s dry weather, but the real fall leaf drop will take hold in a few more weeks. Is the resulting blanketing of the ...

Fall is my favorite time of year, with its crisp air and beautiful leaf colors. It’s a wonderful time to take a walk through the woods, until you come home and discover all the leaves have followed ...

Fallen leaves often feel like just garden waste, but they can actually be a valuable resource for your outdoor space. Instead of tossing them aside, you can find practical and creative ways to ...

Fall foliage is nearly upon us: Smoky Mountains website's fall foliage forecast predicts that fall colors will begin to peek through the trees in New England during the week of Sept. 9. With fall ...

Keeping leaves out of landfills helps reduce methane emissions, lowers pollution from gas-powered yard tools, and combats climate change. Leaf litter acts as a natural fertilizer and mulch, improving ...

Here comes the free mulch! And compost, and fertilizer, and insulation — all swirling down from the trees in the form of colorful leaves. “The leaves that fall in autumn are a gift,” said Spencer ...

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.