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 ...

WINTERTHUR, Del. - I am trying to be smug when I tell the garden honchos at Winterthur, the du Pont estate north of Wilmington, Del., that instead of blowing and bagging leaves, I just pick them up ...

I just bought a new home after living in an apartment for many years and would like some advice on how to pick a good mower for a mid-sized, low-maintenance bluegrass lawn. — Dan Wallace, Gurnee There ...

Don’t run for the rake when you see piles of fallen leaves. Run for the lawnmower. The goal of mulch mowing is to decrease work and the number of bagged leaves sent to our landfills. Johnson County ...

Most walk-behind lawn mowers cut the grass and blow the clippings out of a vent on the side. Unless you take the time to collect them, they turn brown and ruin the look of your lawn. You can buy ...

You may be tempted to turn your back on lawn care now that the weather is getting cold, but just a few simple steps can give ...

While you're cozying up during winter, your garden is working, growing cold-hardy plants and prepping for spring. The mulch ...

Fall leaves may help nourish the lawn, but too much coverage will do more harm than good. Learn how many leaves is too many ...

Now that leaves are falling, local communities are grappling with what to do with them. Scarsdale is planning three community activities to promote leaf mulch mowing, an increasingly popular solution ...

I have an area that is difficult to mow around so I decided to turn it into a mulched bed to make mowing easier. I used the hose to outline the edge I want. It will be a nice rounded bed that will be ...