Make a gabion wall by wrapping river rock in a cage of galvanized steel wire. A retaining wall can be used for erosion control, privacy or to make an aesthetic statement in the landscape. For a ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

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We live in northeast Arkansas and planted this maple six years ago. The leaves have these thin spots on them, but otherwise ...

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Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned to use the leaves as mulch in their garden.

Last Updated on November 9, 2025 by Daily News Staff Transform Your Autumn Garden with Fall Mulching (Family Features) Applying mulch during the fall months provides multiple benefits for your garden ...

If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores ...

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