Have I got some good news for those of you who are dreading fall garden clean up. You don’t have to do as much as you think and in doing so, you will support the survival of all kinds of pollinators, ...

Gardeners can manage fall clean-up by treating it like a project with phases and priorities. High-impact tasks like removing diseased plants, weeding, and enriching soil should be prioritized.

As the crisp air of autumn settles over Iowa and the trees begin their colorful transformation, gardeners are turning their attention to one of the most important, and often overlooked tasks of the ...

When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year. Fall cleanup may not be the most exciting task, but it can make a real difference for ...

As you tackle fall garden cleanup that is crucial in November, consider leaving some fallen leaves in place. They create a natural mulch by returning nutrients to the soil and supporting beneficial ...

Fall is upon us, and although the weather might be on the chillier side, that doesn't mean your gardening chores have to be put on the back burner. In fact, fall is the time to tidy your garden after ...

Gardeners agree: Fall mulching is the secret to a healthier garden next spring. As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), ...

Although fall officially arrives in September, October is typically when it starts to feel like fall in the Pennsylvania landscape. Daytime temperatures start to fall into the 50s and 60s and nights ...

As you’re prepping your garden for its winter slumber, you might want to add an unexpected to-do to your fall gardening checklist: mulching. While garden mulching is often associated with spring ...

For many gardeners, fall clean-up can feel like a scramble. Frost arrives, leaves pile up, and suddenly there’s more to do than time to do it. But just as project managers use timelines and priorities ...