The general rule of thumb is to leave fallen leaves as and where they fall... but there is, as ever, an exception ...

As autumn wraps and leaves gracefully pile and carpet the yard, homeowners often look for excuses not to manage leaf cleanup.

Allowing leaves to decompose rather than raking them up, replenishes the soil and provides a “comforting blanket” that offers habitat for critters and keeps the ecosystem in balance.

Leaves. Useful to the tree. Great for jumping in. Not much fun to clean up. Find out what you should be doing with those ...

“Make it oaks, because they support the most wildlife,” Tallamy said in an interview with the Globe. “The lawn is the worst plant for sequestering carbon. The roots are shallow, and you cut half of ...

With a pair of garden pruners, cut your hosta’s foliage back to around two centimeters above ground level. “This will remove ...

Garden enthusiasts are being advised not to clear away autumn leaves from their lawns as they still have a crucial role to ...

As the leaves start to turn brown and fall over autumn, many gardeners will be tempted to clear them away, but one expert ...

As fall foliage reaches its peak and begins to fade across most of the United States, trees are shedding their leaves in preparation for winter. This annual event poses a common question for ...

Gardeners are being warned not to rake up fallen leaves from their lawns, as they can actually be beneficial for the plants ...

Alys Fowler has issued a warning to gardeners not to remove autumn leaves from their lawns and says "they're called leaves ...

It's never too early to prepare your garden for next spring. Here, a gardening expert explains how best to clear out autumn ...