Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a ...

Leaves are beginning to fall from deciduous trees, and this will increase over the next few weeks. The question is, “What do we do with all of those leaves?” I’ve been seeing information online ...

Fallen leaves often feel like just garden waste, but they can actually be a valuable resource for your outdoor space.

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

My previous column was about fall color. The accompanying photo showed my red maple in all its autumn glory. Now, a few weeks later, the tree is bare. As it has grown larger, the load of leaves has ...

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

As the summer gives way to fall, our thoughts turn to cooler days and fall colors. But the colors will eventually fade and then the leaves will fall. And there can be a lot of leaves. A mature ...

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Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

It's not surprising to hear millions of pumpkins end up in the bin once the Halloween celebrations come to an end and we start taking down our fall decorations for another year. However, compost ...