It's that time of the year again. The air has already started to turn crisp, and before we know it those brightly colored leaves will begin to fall and blanket yards across North Jersey. And while ...

Let stems of perennials stand over winter to support native insects and wildlife. Keep fallen leaves and pruning cuttings in your yard to support the ecosystem. Minimizing bare spots creates healthier ...

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.

Early November marks the time when gardeners grab their rakes and clippers and get to work cleaning up their yards. Have you noticed a shift in the best way to do it? It all started in 1990 when ...

Coming soon to a backyard near you: leaf drop. What’s your aftercare plan? This fall, gardeners can turn to new research to inform their decisions on how to manage the cleanup — whether or not to ...

You can still have a pretty, well-maintained outdoor space. Raking, blowing, and bagging dead leaves: an essential part of fall yard cleanup, right? Well, as eco-friendly landscaping becomes ...