I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

If you’ve ever raked a mountain of crunchy autumn leaves into the corner of your yard, patted yourself on the back, and then ...

If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on the curb, may we suggest composting them. Leaves are full of ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Autumn leaves are welcomed by some as a gift to the garden. For others they are nothing but a nuisance, something to be gotten rid of. Most gardeners know that leaves are full of plant nutrients and ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! I see many homeowners cleaning up leaves this fall around the valley. Why not gather these leaves to make leaf mold, a valuable compost? This week I want ...

Q. I have been cleaning up all the leaves in my yard and I'm wondering how I can use them without creating a fire hazard near my home. I'd rather not burn them. I don't have green waste pick up. A: I ...

Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits. But it can be difficult to know what to add and why. Researchers at Purdue University ...

Turn your leaves into rich garden amendment for your plants. If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on the ...