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 ...

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 ...

Here comes the free mulch! And compost, and fertilizer, and insulation — all swirling down from the trees in the form of colorful leaves. “The leaves that fall in autumn are a gift,” said Spencer ...

Keeping leaves in your yard can bolster the number and variety of species around — and the perks go beyond just the fall season. By Margaret Roach Coming soon to a backyard near you: leaf drop. What’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...

The moment autumn arrives, leaves drift down like tiny memoirs from the trees, each one marking the passing of the season and painting your yard in shades of gold, amber, and rust. It's beautiful and ...

Autumn comes with a rare charm. It slows life down just enough for us to notice. The air feels softer, and there's something comforting about hearing leaves crunch under your feet. It's the season of ...

It’s a cold and dreary November day and those flashing insects that lit up my yard in July are long gone. Or are they? Lightning bugs or fireflies are still alive this time of year, and thanks to ...

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 ...