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As autumn paints our gardens with vibrant hues, fallen leaves become a gardener's treasure trove for enriching soil and ...

There are many benefits to composting leaves. One, you will help reduce the amount of yard waste that ends up in ...

CR's tests show that models with built-in vacs aren’t as versatile as you might think ​​Leaf blower vacuums promise to ...

DEAR NEIL: We have two large crape myrtles next to our community pool. They were damaged by the February 2021 cold spell.

After two large trees were damaged by Winter Storm Uri, Neil Sperry sees two viable options for the neighborhood to regain ...

In the Kansas City metro area, leaf cleanup is considered an essential garden task, especially if your street is lined with ...

Find out what types of oak trees are best for your growing conditions, from dry to wet, and sandy to clay soil.

In the case of Australian natives, mulch consisting of wood chips or leaves of any plant are acceptable ... However, fresh wood chips from oak trees, for example, that break down slowly, releasing ...

We have two large crape myrtles next to our community pool. They were damaged by the February 2021 cold spell. They’re alive, ...