As the leaves begin to fall across Northeast Tennessee, smart gardeners are turning their attention to one simple but ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...

When the first big pile of leaves gathers on your raised or in-ground garden beds, a common instinct is to rake them up so ...

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 ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

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

Flowers on viola plants are often so prolific they can obscure the foliage, and the smaller flowers hold up to rainy winter ...

Minerva High seniors swapped class time for community service, assisting residents with fall yard work and building local ...

Missed out on planting those bareroot plants in time? Don't fear, heeling in can be a great way to protect these plants over ...

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

HomeServe reports that while raking leaves can enhance lawn appearance and health, leaving them can benefit the environment ...