At the same time, it creates a physical buffer that protects the roots, bark and trunk of trees from mowers and string ... and voila — free mulch. Fallen leaves. Leaves fall from now until ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know ...

In parts of the yard where the grass is healthy, we mulch fallen leaves all season. 2. Potential for Clogged Mowers and Extra Work For those with smaller or less powerful lawnmowers, mulching isn ...

They need to stick around. A good strategy is to just mow the leaves on your lawn with a mulching lawn mower. Believe it or not, this will only add a couple of additional mowings for the year, and for ...

Mulching leaves means to cut them into small pieces to reduce their volume and hasten decomposition. Mulched leaves are ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ...

Start with dry leaves — it makes the whole process much easier. Look for maple, oak, and beech leaves, as they make excellent ...