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.

Discover U.S. trail running routes where crunchy leaf mulch cushions every step and elevates the fall running experience.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Cool and crisp fall weather is here. What a slide in temperatures from 82 ...

Across the Hawaiian Islands, the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle is threatening to make Hawaii’s palms disappear. Native ...

Purdue Urban Forestry specialist Ben McCallister recently wrote about tips for tree care as we transition into autumn and ...

Boxelder bugs are known pests in many homes and gardens across the country. They feed on plants, enter homes in hoards, and can leave a staining residue on surfaces. Luckily, you don't have to live ...

World Animal Day: Meet a Little Chatterbox When a tiny squirrel took a tumble at Putter's Pride Mini Golf, Animal Control Officer Moore jumped into action. After mom didn't return, this little ...

"Is this mulch piled up harmful to these 90 year old urban Linden trees?" the concerned Redditor asked. The answer, sadly, is yes. This common landscaping blunder is known as a mulch volcano, and it ...

One commenter in the subreddit put it best, stating, "This is unfortunately a common myth popular among landscapers, that the mulch somehow protects the trunk or keeps moisture in. In fact, you want ...

Your neighbor has a gorgeous shade tree with branches that stretch across the fence-line. For a few months, you appreciate the shade, shelter, and brilliant fall color this tree provides. But then ...

Skinny tree trunk surrounded by mound of dark mulch in a yard next to a sidewalk. - Ozgurcoskun/Getty Images Many people avoid using the mower and line trimmer around trees to avoid damaging their ...