Leave your dead leaves on the ground this fall. ... because letting the leaf litter cover the lawn doesn’t allow light to penetrate and prevents the lawn from photosynthesizing.

Another reason is that the leaf cover on the ground provides a natural home for small animals that need warm cover to survive the winter. “Removing leaves also eliminates vital wildlife habitat ...

For example, it’s a good idea to rake autumn leaves off ground cover beds. “An accumulation of leaves doesn’t just look messy,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at the Plant ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- If you have a yard, you probably also have a rake. But what if you are busy, or just lazy, and you don't want to use a rake this fall? Experts have some good news -- most of you ...

MAINE, USA — Fall is leaf raking season for many of us here in Maine, but some say you can put the rake away and relax. The fallen leaves can actually benefit lawns and even wildlife, according ...

Planting a ground cover with your spring bulbs this fall can be a great way to keep a lush garden. We share which ones we think are the perfect pairing.

ASHEVILLE - As our trees grow bare from cold fall weather, a reader has asked whether or not to rake their leaves before they mow or to leave them in place when mowing. To rake, or not to rake ...

As we head into fall, you might think it's too late to think about ground cover for this year, but there are still a few that are fast-growing and will have time to get settled before the cold ...

As Fall comes to a close, trees throughout Savannah are full of vibrant colors. ... Vibrant colors fill the tree line, leaves cover the ground during last days of Fall in Savannah.