You should never mulch in early spring, as it stunts growth, but you should also avoid mulching when the ground is very cold ...

Though mulch can be applied at different times of the year, mulching your garden in autumn has major perks. However, timing it right with freezing conditions is key to getting the most benefits, ...

Raking is a classic fall chore, but you might want to rethink bagging up those leaves. Besides depriving beneficial bugs of their winter home and creating pollution, you’re actually wasting a valuable ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Now that the leaves have fallen and the weather is crisp, cool and comfortable, it's a great time to do some outdoor gardening that will really make a difference come spring time.

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 at The ...

Purdue Urban Forestry specialist Ben McCallister recently wrote about tips for tree care as we transition into autumn and winter. These tips include mulching, fertilizing, watering, limited pruning, ...