Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

I grew up in countries with only three weather patterns: hot, hotter or monsoon. We had no need to obsessively check forecasts before making weekend plans or deciding how many layers to wear. These ...

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When it comes to raking leaves, the opinions are as varied as the colors on trees. Allen Rostron is a traditionalist. The law professor living in Kansas City, Missouri’s Crestwood ...

I picked the best leaf vacuums based on my personal experience clearing lawns and gardens with leaf vacuums over the years, ...

Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves this autumn, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead. According to the University of Delaware’s ...

While some might not be ready to say goodbye to summer, others are welcoming the autumn season with open arms. But the change in season also means leaves carpeting the ground — everywhere. The city ...