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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Turn your leaves into rich garden amendment for your plants. Getty Images If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the ...

Autumn leaves are welcomed by some as a gift to the garden. For others they are nothing but a nuisance, something to be gotten rid of. Most gardeners know that leaves are full of plant nutrients and ...

Every fall, as vibrant leaves blanket the ground, homeowners start their annual raking routine. This year, instead of throwing your leaves away, consider adding them to your compost pile. While it may ...

Incorporating composting into your gardening routine is a great way to reduce waste and add nutrients and organic matter to your yard. It is basically creating free fertilizer while sending much less ...

Do you still have leaves in the yard left or did gale-force winds in October carry them to Lake Huron? Perhaps myriad political signs in the neighborhood served as wind breaks and diverted leaves into ...

Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

Every fall, yards across the country transform into seas of crunchy, colorful chaos. Homeowners grab rakes, sigh deeply, and start bagging leaves like it’s some kind of seasonal punishment. But what ...

Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits. But it can be difficult to know what to add and why. Researchers at Purdue University ...

Leaves of red, yellow, orange and green color the autumn landscape with their vibrant, dramatic hues, compelling us to pull on soft, warm sweaters, pour a mug of hot cider and curl up with a good book ...

Leaves of red, yellow, orange and green color the autumn landscape with their vibrant, dramatic hues, compelling us to pull on soft, warm sweaters, pour a mug of hot cider and curl up with a good book ...

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?