Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WINTERTHUR, Del. — I am trying to be smug when I tell the garden honchos at Winterthur, the du Pont estate north of Wilmington, that instead of blowing and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What separates a mulching mower from a standard one is a specialized blade that creates an upward airflow, which causes grass to continuously ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know they're focused on sustainable alternatives. Whether their efforts are guided ...

In the last couple of weeks, we have really seen the coming of fall, most notably by the falling of leaves. Everyone loves to have good shade trees in their yard, but once summer is over, most people ...

Great soil is easy to recognize. It is dark and loose, almost fluffy in texture with a rich, earthy smell. Soil can be improved the lazy way – with mulch. At this time of year, the best mulch to use ...

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 ...

Q: I just moved into the village and I notice there is curbside leaf pick-up available. Looks like a lot of work, though, to stuff leaves into those paper bags. Any tips to help save my back? - Doug ...

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with all the autumn leaves your trees are about to dump on your lawn. You can rake them into a pile at the ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for a free alternative to bark mulch or are tired of bagging leaves, consider a method used by professional horticulturalists and gardening experts – mulched leaves. Some experts who ...

Raking leaves is a time-honored tradition in Michigan; brown paper bags stuffed with leaves soon will sprout along curbs like dandelions in May. There is another way to take care of leaves that ...

“I am already tired of raking leaves and was wondering if I can just mow over them and leave them on the lawn?” Leaf drop has started picking up speed in recent days, creating extra work for gardeners ...