When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year. Fall cleanup may not be the most exciting task, but it can make a real difference for ...

As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard needs a bit of attention to prepare for the colder months. Knowing what to clean up and what to leave behind can make fall cleanup easier and ...

As the crisp air of autumn settles over Iowa and the trees begin their colorful transformation, gardeners are turning their attention to one of the most important, and often overlooked tasks of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While you're savoring pumpkin pie and soaking up the scent of firewood, a tiny army of pests you'll want to banish immediately is gathering ...

(StatePoint) Fall means school is back in session, football season’s beginning, and your lawn is going to need some extra care to stay healthy through winter. “With the change in seasons, your lawn ...

As you tackle fall garden cleanup that is crucial in November, consider leaving some fallen leaves in place. They create a natural mulch by returning nutrients to the soil and supporting beneficial ...

When the gardening season starts winding down, people who love working in the yard will keep finding things to do for as long as they can. Some people like to keep their landscape and gardens clean ...

You can still have a pretty, well-maintained outdoor space. Raking, blowing, and bagging dead leaves: an essential part of fall yard cleanup, right? Well, as eco-friendly landscaping becomes ...

WASHINGTON — Fall might mean colorful leaves and cooler temps, but it’s also prime time to give your lawn a little love before winter sets in. If your grass took a beating this summer from heat, ...

Editor's note:This story was originally published in 2016, and is being republished as part of our fall coverage. Some references may be out of date. If you’re like most people, you’re into the lawn ...

Living in New England means embracing all the beauty of fall — crisp mornings, golden trees, and of course, leaves carpeting your yard faster than you can keep up with them. Leaf cleanup is one of ...

Until recent years, gardeners routinely did a “fall cleanup” in which they pulled out frost-killed annuals, cut spent perennials and grasses to the ground, and raked away every last fallen leaf. Then ...