October is treasure time when golden leaves pile up like doubloons in a pirate’s chest. “Autumn leaves are valuable for your garden and your plants,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant … ...

MONTY Don has revealed how fallen leaves can boost the health of gardens throughout autumn. He shared his tips for quickly making outdoor space look tidy following the mess created by Storm Ashley.… ...

Rather, piling the leaves on the ground in an area of your yard at least 30 feet from your home (zone 2) and away from other vegetation allows them to breakdown without being a fire hazard.

Treehugger / Kaitlyn Kilpatrick. Fallen leaves—as an additional physical layer of organic materials above ground—provide food, shelter, and nesting or bedding materials to wildlife, as well as ...

When autumn leaves fall from the trees, welcome them as though you’d found a treasure chest. “There are so many ways to use leaves in the garden,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager ...

The arrival of fall brings shorter days, cooler nights and a gradual winding down of garden activity. Flowers start to fade, while leaves turn glorious colors and begin to fall from the trees. For … ...

Leave your dead leaves on the ground this fall. From providing a habitat for wildlife to helping create fertile new soil, your fallen tree leaves can have surprising environmental benefits.

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 ...

Animals without backbones are called invertebrates and include worms, insects and their larvae and millipedes. These critters tend to be some of the first to feast on leaves after they have fallen to ...

Should you rake or mulch your leaves this fall? If you live in a new subdivision with a small smattering of newly planted trees, this leaf thing is a non-issue.