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, ...

Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for pollinators. Rake leaves if plants are diseased, pests are an issue, or you’re growing small or ...

- 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 ...

Leaf mulch is ideal for use in garden beds and around trees and shrubs, while grass clippings may be spread in thin layers across vegetable and perennial beds and then turned into the soil at the end ...

I love kicking my feet around in fallen leaves. Love it. I think the colors and the crunch lying around on the ground is what fall is supposed to look and sound like. It’s natural. The leaves always ...

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.