Fall is here and so are the colorful leaves. Many people adore autumn. What’s not to like? There’s the shift to cooler weather and the opportunity to pull out your favorite hoodie and enjoy the ...

If your yard is shaded by trees with leaves that fall off in the autumn, you're most likely familiar with the daunting task of having to rake them up. There are many leaf blower brands that will leave ...

There are plenty of signs that fall has arrived — cooler temperatures, shorter days, and pumpkin spice lattes on every coffee shop menu, to name just a few. But for homeowners, the leaves falling from ...

Leaving fallen leaves in your yard supports healthy soil and acts as free mulch. Raking and removing leaves can disrupt natural nutrient cycles and increase the need for fertilizers. Unless leaves are ...

Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually true? Well … it depends. Raking leaves does offer a number of advantages, ...

One regional expert says that tedious chore of raking leaves can be left until the end of fall. “It’s actually kind of disgusting how easy this can be,” said Mike Goatley, an extension turf grass ...

State officials are encouraging Michiganders to take a break from a seasonal outdoor chore to help the environment through an initiative called No Rake Fall. Aaron Hiday is an organic waste expert ...

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We are now heading into Week 2 of November, and most of the rich autumn leaves have found their way to our yards and lawns. Of course, the trees have gotten a lot of help from the persistently breezy ...

In order to keep harmony in the neighborhood, Sherry Kuehl now properly bags her leaves. Sherry Kuehl Special to The Star Fall is my favorite season. Granted, this fall has been weird. It’s the middle ...