Though not as efficient as a lawn mower or string trimmer, this simple solution can allow almost any homeowner to shred fall ...

Fallen leaves are the compost ingredient most gardens suddenly have in ridiculous quantities every fall. They’re also one of ...

Leaf-heavy yards finally get a cleanup that feels easy.

If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you're not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dengarden and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. As autumn arrives and garden beds fill with fallen foliage, ...

Frosty greetings, gardeners! The crisp beauty of autumn is upon us, and with it I offer my last gardening feature for the year. Thank you for your questions, your attention and your love of the green ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

SOCIAL DISTANCE: When planting multiple dahlia tubers, it's best to keep them about 12-18 inches apart, as dahlias get quite large. Photo courtesy of HummingBlooms Flower Farm Hi there neighbors, ...

Mulching is a very important task in helping to create the best soil in a vegetable garden. By developing the soil health and structure, it means better crops and bigger yields. There are many ...

Hint: it’s almost like a blanket for your soil.

Mulch is commonly used to help suppress weeds and to hold in soil moisture in dry times. There are many different kinds of mulch, and it is important to get the right kind, and to apply it properly if ...