I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

As the vibrant colors of summer fade, a different kind of treasure appears in our backyards: fallen leaves. Many gardeners see this annual leaf drop as a chore, a messy blanket to be raked up and ...

If you’ve ever walked through a forest after the rain, you’ve experienced the magic of leaf mold—whether you realized it or not. That soft, springy, sweet-earth-smelling layer under your feet? That’s ...

Turn fallen leaves into garden gold. Leaf mold, often called "garden gold," is an excellent and cost-effective soil amendment that can significantly enhance your garden beds. Not only is it simple to ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

If you want healthy hydrangeas and the best blooms this summer, there is one fantastic natural ingredient you want to mulch your shrubs with that is great at retaining moisture in the soil. That ...

Autumn leaves are welcomed by some as a gift to the garden. For others they are nothing but a nuisance, something to be gotten rid of. Most gardeners know that leaves are full of plant nutrients and ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

In Britain, leaf mold is considered the premier choice for mulching perennial gardens. Few U.S. gardeners use it. Leaf mold is simply leaves that are partially decomposed. It looks like shredded ...