There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. You’re probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid your garden and flower beds if you ...

As autumn leaves begin to fall, gardeners are being urged to hold onto these natural scraps as they can majorly benefit your plants. One of the surest signs of autumn is when footpaths and gardens ...

Early November marks the time when gardeners grab their rakes and clippers and get to work cleaning up their yards. Have you noticed a shift in the best way to do it? It all started in 1990 when ...

The glorious show of autumn color is transitioning to the familiar browns and barren trees that will continue through winter. Two Purdue experts recently offered advice on what to do with fallen ...

The falling autumn leaves are drifting by my window now, fluttering to the floor of the beautiful woods behind my home in Decatur. When they land, they become part of the leaf litter, the layer of ...

Fallen leaves, an eternal companion of autumn, traditionally raise questions among gardeners about their future fate, forcing them to choose between disposal and useful use. Proper handling of this ...

Autumn is a pretty season with leaves turning a variety of reds, browns and oranges before falling to the ground. Once they hit the floor they become more of a problem, needing to be swept up to keep ...