Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves can be a real clean up process. Instead of bagging them up or letting them blow away, you can turn them into a valuable resource for your garden. Leaf ...

Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...

Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to relax on weekends versus spending hours picking up leaves. — Alfredo Alvarez, ...

Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

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According to a report from Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension, leaves are rich with minerals like potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous. Before beginning the never-ending battle of clearing ...

Leaves are a rich source of organic material that contain a myriad of valuable nutrients and are perfect for using in your vegetable garden or flower beds. They improve soil health, moderate ...

Fallen leaves are a natural source of nutrients that, when recycled back into the garden, support the growth and vitality of your plants. As leaves decompose, they release essential nutrients such as ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – For many gardeners, raking the yard saves buying fertilizer at the store, as dead leaves can make for a great soil enhancer. And yet, there are some leaves that you may want to avoid ...

Or, you may choose to dig and store them, as this is the most reliable way of making sure they grow another year. Dig caladiums when a number of leaves turn yellow and most of the foliage begins to ...

For many gardeners, the normal fall routine is to remove all the leaves from the garden and either bag them up or pile them at the curb for transportation to a landscape waste facility to turn them ...