Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! I see many homeowners cleaning up leaves this fall around the valley. Why not gather these leaves to make leaf mold, a valuable compost? This week I want ...

The ubiquitous carpet of fallen leaves outside our windows, often seen as a seasonal chore, holds a surprising secret for gardeners. Far from being mere waste, this natural bounty can be transformed ...

Turn fallen leaves into garden gold. Leaf mold, often called "garden gold," is an excellent and cost-effective soil amendment that can significantly enhance your garden beds. Not only is it simple to ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

As the vibrant colors of summer fade, a different kind of treasure appears in our backyards: fallen leaves. Many gardeners see this annual leaf drop as a chore, a messy blanket to be raked up and ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile?

Flickr Most gardeners judge their compost by smell or texture. Color, though, tends to be an afterthought. That’s a missed ...

You may be buying and using fertilizer unnecessarily. Here's why fertilizer shouldn't be a go-to band-aid fix for your garden ...