It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard.

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.

Picture this: a crisp autumn afternoon, trees blazing in shades of amber and gold, leaves tumbling lazily to the ground. Most ...

The leaves are falling all over the state now. There are several things you can do with those leaves. One great way to use them to your — and your plants’ — benefit is to use leaf litter as mulch.

- Garden gloves: When it's time to pick up your leaves a decent pair of gardening gloves like these Pine Tree Tools Bamboo Garden Gloves for $11.99 on Amazon are ideal for protecting your hands and ...

Yes! Leaf mulch is excellent. So is a fresh layer of bark mulch, if you happen to have wood chips on hand. Shred the mulch layer so it breaks down more easily and doesn’t create a dense, soggy layer.

Although there are pros and cons to raking leaves, the good news is that there is a suitable compromise that can benefit wildlife, your garden, and maintain a healthy lawn and avoid looks from the ...

Autumn brings cold weather, fallen leaves, and yard work. While raking up leaves consider using them for next year’s vegetables. Is leaf compost good for vegetable gardens? It’s some of the most ...

It's that time of the year again. The air has already started to turn crisp, and before we know it those brightly colored leaves will begin to fall and blanket yards across North Jersey. And while ...

Discover U.S. trail running routes where crunchy leaf mulch cushions every step and elevates the fall running experience.