That first autumn, I wasted a whole Saturday just raking and cramming leaves into bags. My back hurt, I had blisters, and I'd filled maybe 15 lawn bags. That's when I started researching alternatives.

Fall is here, and with it comes the task of leaf cleanup. If you’re in New England like me, that often means several weekends of raking, piling and bagging leaves. This year, I’m considering mulching ...

If you're not a fan of raking up the leaves on your lawn, there's another option you might consider that's actually healthier ...