Yard Cleanup

  • Turn Fall Leaves into Compost

    October 03, 2012; 12:16 PM

    Using the leaves you rake from your yard as compost keeps them out of the landfill and helps the environment.

  • Fall Garden Chores

    October 03, 2012; 9:40 AM

    Fall’s a great time to get a head-start planting next year’s garden.

  • A Garden to Fall For

    September 23, 2012; 3:19 PM

    Get those beloved colors of autumn right in your own yard with a beautiful fall garden.

  • Button Up Your House For Fall

    September 21, 2012; 3:55 PM

    We all know the drill: You wake up on a Saturday with every intention of doing some pre­-winter maintenance but ditch your best-laid plans as soon as you feel the late-summer sun on your shoulders.

  • Dos and Don’ts for Leaf Peepers

    September 21, 2012; 10:49 AM

    It's easy to get carried away when you're surrounded by glorious fall color, but if you follow these twenty tips to be a savvy leaf peeper, you'll make the most of your trip.

  • Fall Poison Ivy Survival Tips

    September 21, 2012; 8:32 AM

    Research indicates that poison ivy has grown much more aggressive since the 1950s, with leaf size and oil content measurably increased.

  • Fall Landscape Care

    September 18, 2012; 11:07 AM

    Fall yard cleanup tips from Gardening expert Melinda Myers.

  • How To Hold a Successful Yard Sale

    September 17, 2012; 3:05 PM

    As you begin to pack up and store things for winter, consider selling off items you no longer need to avoid wasting space.

  • Autumn Plants

    September 16, 2012; 12:03 PM

    With a little planning now, you can create a fall garden for next season that will rival the bright new leaves and flowers that spring gardens have to offer.

  • Raking Leaves

    September 12, 2012; 1:40 PM

    What to do when the leaves fall.