You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make leaf mold.

A: Yes, leaves can be raked or blown into your beds to protect roots from freezing temps and to help replenish soil nutrients as they break down. You can also add leaves to a compost bin; or, if you ...

With these clever options, you no longer need to rely on a lawn mower to mulch the fallen leaves in your yard.

Leaving fall leaves on flower beds is eco-friendly and saves work, but this laidback approach can have negative consequences if you're not careful.

QUESTION: At your suggestion, we will be using our leaves as much this fall instead of bagging them and hauling them away. My question is, when using them as mulch, is it necessary to clean the leaves ...

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

Q: The power company trimmed trees from lines in my area. They ran limbs and trees through a chipper and dumped some of the mulch on my land. Can I use this for mulch on my flower beds? A: That raw ...

Q: How many times per year should one redo the mulch in flower beds, and what time of year is best? — M.P., Houston A: Maintaining a 2- to 3-inch blanket of organic mulch year-round is a good idea.

Kathy Plonka/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW A maple leaf is surrounded by snow in the front lawn of a home on Idaho Street in Post Falls in October 2019. Leaves make good mulch. Have you found yourself leaning ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...