With these clever options, you no longer need to rely on a lawn mower to mulch the fallen leaves in your yard.

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

Leaving fall leaves on flower beds is eco-friendly and saves work, but this laidback approach can have negative consequences if you're not careful.

Q: The power company trimmed trees from lines in my area. They ran limbs and trees through a chipper and dumped some of the mulch on my land. Can I use this for mulch on my flower beds? A: That raw ...

While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

A: Yes, leaves can be raked or blown into your beds to protect roots from freezing temps and to help replenish soil nutrients as they break down. You can also add leaves to a compost bin; or, if you ...

This week's column includes more advice for preventing or removing unwanted plants along with the best time to transplant ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.