Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow away, you can turn them into a valuable resource for your garden. Leaf ...

Leaves are a rich source of organic material that contain a myriad of valuable nutrients and are perfect for using in your vegetable garden or flower beds. They improve soil health, moderate ...

If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

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 ...

Taking the time to mulch the leaves that clutter your yard each fall can yield some great benefits, especially if you’re a home gardener. Spreading your fresh mulch over your lawn and garden will ...

QUESTION: In previous columns you’ve mentioned that you use tree leaves for mulch. Do you shred them first, or do you just leave them whole? Wouldn’t leaving them whole allow them to blow around, ...

Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

As autumn leaves continue to fall, the yearly debate arrives - is it best to "leave the leaves?" For many Americans, raking leaves in the fall to be burned or bagged and collected is a fact of life, ...