As autumn comes around, and leaves begin to fall, many people will begin making leaf piles to clear out their yards. While many may prefer the look of a lawn with no leaf litter, those who refrain ...

Leaves have been browning and falling prematurely for weeks now due to late summer’s dry weather, but the real fall leaf drop will take hold in a few more weeks. Is the resulting blanketing of the ...

Fall is my favorite time of year, with its crisp air and beautiful leaf colors. It’s a wonderful time to take a walk through the woods, until you come home and discover all the leaves have followed ...

Fallen leaves often feel like just garden waste, but they can actually be a valuable resource for your outdoor space. Instead of tossing them aside, you can find practical and creative ways to ...

Keeping leaves out of landfills helps reduce methane emissions, lowers pollution from gas-powered yard tools, and combats climate change. Leaf litter acts as a natural fertilizer and mulch, improving ...

Fall foliage draws leaf peepers outdoors to glimpse the colors, and enthusiastic yard-tenders into the garden shed to reach for their rakes. Or worse, for their leaf blowers. Yes, they’re noisy, but ...

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.

Some scientists say it can be better for the environment to leave fallen leaves on the ground. Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create ...

As East Texans take to decluttering their yard from fallen leaves, poison ivy, even brown and dormant, poses a risk of ...