The start to meteorological fall began Sept. 1, (yes, meteorologists follow a different seasonal calendar), and while some areas across the U.S. have been enjoying cooler than average temperatures the ...

Here comes the free mulch! And compost, and fertilizer, and insulation — all swirling down from the trees in the form of colorful leaves. “The leaves that fall in autumn are a gift,” said Spencer ...

Probably not for a while, according to climate predictions calling for above-average temperatures this season. We also may not get much immediate relief from the long spell of dry weather that has ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fall is here, and leaves are falling across the Carolinas. While most people choose to rake their fall leaves, there have been some reports indicating that leaving those leaves on ...

One of the main drivers in leaves beginning the process of changing color has to do with the shorter days and longer nights. As the seasons start to change, and nights grow longer, leaves begin the ...

There are different types of people who clean up their leaves once they’ve started dropping. The ones that are out daily, raking, blowing and picking up every loose leaf making their yard the perfect ...

Michigan's fall colors are a pretty sight, but as leaves start dropping to the ground, they suddenly become your next yard chore. Recycling leaves, rather than raking them away, offers environmental ...

Falling leaves in autumn are part of a tree's natural cycle of entering dormancy for the winter. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard provides crucial habitat for overwintering insects and amphibians.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Don't wake up this fall with a yard covered in leaves and the wrong equipment to deal with them in your ...