We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fall is upon us, and with the cozy evenings and warm mugs of apple cider, you'll also notice that the leaves from trees on and around your ...

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.

Clean leaves early while they’re dry—wet piles get heavy, moldy, and hard to remove. Use tools like rakes, tarps, blowers, or mulchers to move, shred, and repurpose leaves efficiently. Compost or ...