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.

Photo by UGA CAESInstead of raking leaves, University of Georgia Extension recommends mowing them. The lawn mower’s blade will cut the leaves and help turn them into valuable mulch for your lawn. In ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with all the ...

- Garden gloves: When it's time to pick up your leaves a decent pair of gardening gloves like these Pine Tree Tools Bamboo Garden Gloves for $11.99 on Amazon are ideal for protecting your hands and ...

Q: I just moved into the village and I notice there is curbside leaf pick-up available. Looks like a lot of work, though, to stuff leaves into those paper bags. Any tips to help save my back? - Doug ...

Now that leaves are starting to fall, it’s time to prepare for fall cleanup. Instead of spending all your weekends cleaning, get the right tools that make cleanup faster and more efficient. Of course, ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. – While the beautiful fall foliage is upon us in Southwest Virginia, it won’t be long until the leaves start falling and people will begin raking and bagging them up. But before you ...

I just bought a new home after living in an apartment for many years and would like some advice on how to pick a good mower for a mid-sized, low-maintenance bluegrass lawn. — Dan Wallace, Gurnee There ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. It’s the annual fall dilemma. The leaves that have ...