As the leaves fall this autumn, you can do your bit for wildlife without forgoing your love of a pristine, tidy garden.

In Britain, leaf mold is considered the premier choice for mulching perennial gardens. Few U.S. gardeners use it. Leaf mold is simply leaves that are partially decomposed. It looks like shredded ...

If you want healthy hydrangeas and the best blooms this summer, there is one fantastic natural ingredient you want to mulch your shrubs with that is great at retaining moisture in the soil. That ...

WITH the dry summer the UK has had, some trees are already shedding their leaves. To me, that means one thing: leaf mould. This unappealingly named substance, made by collecting autumn leaves and ...

Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits. But it can be difficult to know what to add and why. Researchers at Purdue University ...

Every fall, yards across the country transform into seas of crunchy, colorful chaos. Homeowners grab rakes, sigh deeply, and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Alex Manders If you want healthy hydrangeas and the best blooms this summer, ...