Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...

The problem is that composting takes much longer in cold weather, and winter gardeners can quickly end up with a backlog of ...

Here's how to keep composting in winter so you'll have finished compost in spring. beekeepx / Getty Images Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial ...

A Movement called “Leave the Leaves” is aimed at protecting local pollinators. Every fall, the leaves change and drop, and it ...

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Pollinators want you to sit back and take it easy this ...

Learn how to make compost and keep composting in winter, how often to turn compost, and get the ratio for green and brown ...

Leaves are beginning to fall from deciduous trees, and this will increase over the next few weeks. The question is, “What do we do with all of those leaves?” I’ve been seeing information online ...

As autumn wraps and leaves gracefully pile and carpet the yard, homeowners often look for excuses not to manage leaf cleanup. Is it so wrong to leave them where they fell? Do I have to rake? Can I ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.