During the fall, leaves accumulate on lawns. Instead of raking them this year, here's how they can be used to improve yards ...

When pine needles fall all over your lawn in the autumn, you don't have to haul them away. Here are some surprising uses for ...

It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard.

Woodscaping incorporates decks, paths, and beds to cut yard maintenance. Choose wooden elements from mulch paths to pergolas, depending on budget and effort level. Though wood needs maintenance, it's ...

Wood mulch and wood chips will mat down to make a firm but spongy surface for your garden paths and around playsets. Pine straw is too slippery to walk on, so skip it when mulching these high-traffic ...

Michigan's fall colors are a pretty sight, but as leaves start dropping to the ground, they suddenly become your next yard chore. Recycling leaves, rather than raking them away, offers environmental ...

It's that time of the year again. The air has already started to turn crisp, and before we know it those brightly colored leaves will begin to fall and blanket yards across North Jersey. And while ...

If you've got mulch in your yard, you may be noticing some unsightly mold clusters popping up. They're called fuligo septica, though they're more commonly referred to as dog vomit slime mold. Although ...

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Grab a new lawn mower, leave blower, trimmer, snow blower, and pretty much anything else you need to care for your space. By Stan Horaczek Updated Oct 7, 2025 10:08 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...