In the fall, the leaves which formed that exquisite canopy that provided welcomed shade throughout the summer months begin to drop. Eventually, your yard accumulates a blanket of debris that, if not ...

I'm glad to see fewer and fewer homeowners in my neighborhood bagging and discarding leaves; unlike previous years, I know they're focused on sustainable alternatives. Whether their efforts are guided ...

New Market, Va.? Mike Goatley is the kind of guy couch potatoes appreciate most on football-rich fall afternoons. The Virginia Tech extension turf specialist preaches the gospel of “leave them alone” ...

Unlike standard mower blades, mulching blades are designed to push grass clippings into the bagger with more airflow. Many mulching blades also have teeth that slice through grass clumps, dispersing ...

If you want to make your life a lot easier this spring and summer, buy a spare blade for your walk mower. Here's why. Broadly speaking, blades are designed to bag, discharge or mulch. No single blade ...

In these days with social media, many unnecessary controversies are created. As an example, I saw a post about raking leaves. The controversy was somewhat Shakespearian: To rake or not to rake? People ...

Leaves on a winter lawn are neutral until they form a mat. Shredded leaf fragments that fall into the grass canopy can feed the soil and vanish over time. Whole leaves that stick together form a wet ...