Autumn is my favorite season, even though there are things I hate about it, like falling back from Daylight Saving Time.

The air is getting crisp, the leaves are putting on their final, glorious show, and the siren song of the cozy couch is getting louder every day. It's incredibly tempting to look at your beautiful ...

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.

Leaving your leaves where they fall — or at least using them in your yard instead of bagging them up — is a sustainable ...

Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to ...

Pere Marquette State Park sits right where the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers meet, creating views that will make your eyes pop. As Illinois’ largest state park, it spreads across more than 8,000 ...

Robins see humans as meal tickets – particularly gardeners who work the ground in “their” territory. They feed on grubs, ...

During the spring and fall, when Marin County gets rain, slugs and snails are a constant presence in my West Marin garden.

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

A survival garden is filled with crops that are nutrient-dense and can be preserved for future use, including potatoes, squash, asparagus, and so many more.