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While there are some who argue that letting leaves lie for the winter can help provide some insulation against frost and hard ...

Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for insects.

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A Washington Post investigation shows why much of the eastern U.S. is increasingly vulnerable to extreme rain and floods.

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When my husband and I were looking to buy a house here in Wilmington, one of the major selling points for our current home was the two majestic live oaks in the front yard. I love these trees and am ...

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.