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 ...

Autumn brings a special kind of magic to our backyards. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature puts on a brilliant display of color. As gardeners and homeowners, we watch our landscapes ...

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 ...

The moment autumn arrives, leaves drift down like tiny memoirs from the trees, each one marking the passing of the season and painting your yard in shades of gold, amber, and rust. It's beautiful and ...

Falling leaves in autumn are part of a tree's natural cycle of entering dormancy for the winter. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard provides crucial habitat for overwintering insects and amphibians.

The season's first peak colors are bursting in parts of the Empire state as New York's leaf-peeping season hits its stride. According to New York's weekly fall foliage report, spectacular seasonal ...

There are several ways to get rid of fallen leaves, but burning them depends on where you live. It's fall and along with cooler temperatures and pumpkin-everything, leaves have already littered the ...