I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

Persian shield is an annual plant grown for its purple and silver foliage rather than its flowers.

If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

I would like to save time removing leaves from my garden and am wondering if leaving the leaves in my garden beds will be OK for my plants. — Yvette Borsin, Lincolnwood For many gardeners, the normal ...

Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for pollinators. Rake leaves if plants are diseased, pests are an issue, or you’re growing small or ...

My rose bush has leaves with pale spots and some holes. What’s causing that, and what can I do about it? Usually, the primary ...

Bay leaves have a more subtle flavor than more popular herbs like basil or rosemary. But they can provide the perfect supporting role in many dishes, particularly soups and stews that require ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – For many gardeners, raking the yard saves buying fertilizer at the store, as dead leaves can make for a great soil enhancer. And yet, there are some leaves that you may want to avoid ...

Question: Something is cutting semicircles in the edge of my rose leaves. What is it and do I need a control? Answer: Neatly cut and removed semicircles of leaf sections from rose and other foliage is ...

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 relax on weekends versus spending hours picking up leaves. — Alfredo Alvarez, ...