Lawn Maintenance

Every fall, as soon as the nights turn colder, deciduous trees start dropping their leaves. It's a beautiful sight, but then you realize that all those leaves will have to be cleared away. The...

The quickest way to get rid of those pesky leaves.

As the fall season begins the leaves begin to change color and fall, collecting on your grass. This is usually a pretty time of year but can leave your yard looking like a mess. There are many...

In autumn, fallen oak leaves may seem like a nuisance, but they are actually a good source for fertilizer. Since fertilizer made from leaves is completely natural, you don't have to worry about...

Leaves in the fall should not be looked at as something that needs to be disposed of or burned. Leaves have great value and can be used for many purposes all of which improve soil quality.

It’s that time of year again ….leaves are falling. If you are in a region where leaves fall off your trees it can be a problem if you let it. Manage your falling leaves by following these...

Just a casual mention of Fall is enough to cause an anxiety attack for those who own a yard that requires raking and leaf removal. We have come a long way from just using simple rakes, now that...

A method to clean up leaves with less effort.

Now that it is Fall, we can enjoy once again, the beautiful colors of Autumn leaves. But once they cover our lawn, we then need to get rid of them. Fall leaves are a natural source of nutrients...

This is the fastest and easiest way to rake leaves. You will not need to use black plastic bags, so it's also environmentally friendly. All you need is a rake and a sheet or tarp. I learned how...

Preparing your lawn for the winter can save you a lot of hassle in the spring. A well prepared lawn will prevent the grass from dying or getting diseased and retain all of the hard work you put...

Leaves, once a beautiful palette of color showcasing the fall season, soon enough turn into a menacing brown nightmare. As they relentlessly accumulate across every inch of lawn, the need to rake...

Everyone wants an alternative to raking leaves this fall and so here are the ways to get out of one of the most painful yearly chores every homeowner has to go through. Here is how to avoid...

The problem with raking leaves is that it only happens once a year and so your muscles forget how tiring it is to bag leaves this fall. Before you get started here is how to bag leaves this fall...

Raking leaves the old-fashioned way can be a back-breaking job. The larger your yard is, and the more trees you have, the worse the job is. That's why using your tractor to gather up leaves is...

Fall brings many wonderful things. Apple cider, pumpkin pie and Halloween candy taste wonderful. Going on hay rides, apple picking and trick-or-treating are fun things to do. But few people list...

So you're trying to get rid of all that debris from the last storm that swept through your neighborhood. Here's some good advice on not wasting all that good burning material and turning it into...

Lawn care can be rewarding if the task is organized. Proper tools used in sequence will implement expedition and speed. Try to find a gardener who will take the care necessary to do this kind of...

If you live in an area where deciduous trees are in abundance, you are very familiar with the arduous task of raking. Here is an extremely simple solution that works, and provided you have a lawn...

Rakes can be a slow and painful way to get rid of leaves. Leaf blowers are not only loud and obnoxious, but they can actually leave you with sore arms from all the vibration. This doesn't mean you...

Pound per pound, leaf compost or leaf mold as it is called, is the best soil additive you can use. Best of all, it is free and provided by nature! This article will describe in detail how to make...

Leaves are by far the best soil additive we can use. Leaves add bulk and nutrients to our soil. In addition, beneficial earth worms love shredded leaves. This article will outline some ways to...

Fall leaves can be used for many things, one of which is as a mulch or soil enhancer in your garden. Leaves are naturally full of nutrients and are also food for many beneficial garden bugs. So...

Anyone who live near trees probably dreads the idea of raking leaves. Here is an idea I wish I would have known about years ago! This method will save you a lot of time and back breaking work of...

Cleaning up your yard after all the fall leaves have fallen can be an overwhelming job. It is important to rake, blow, mulch, or bag up your leaves though. If you let them go, your yard will be...

Every year as the leaves change colors and begin to fall most of us begin to dread the hours of boring raking and leaf blowing to come. However, if we take a moment to involve the kids or to just...

When those enjoyable autumn leaves decide to fall, you are left with the not-so enjoyable task of removing them from your lawn and flower beds. Depending on where you live, you may not have to...

Winter is approaching and it's time to put your lawn to bed. If you want your lawn to look it's best next year; here are a few easy steps to do right now.

Determining whether a tree is dead and needs to be removed or if it is simply ailing from problems with insects, weather or infection can be a tricky job. Before calling in a tree service, try to...

If you live in an area that has many deciduous trees, then you will experience autumn. The peak leaf season is when all of the trees have turned. It is a very short color show, as it lasts on...

Is there anything more beautiful that fall leaves? The fiery blaze of autumn is truly something to behold. Then it all comes to an end. Soon your yard will be covered in dead leaves and...

The fall season means constant raking and removing leaves, particularly for those who live in highly forested areas. Once you've raked your leaves into neat piles, spending all that time and...

When the weather changes and it turns from Summer into Fall, and you have trees that let go of their Summer leaves, it is time to make piles and jump in them. If you have toddler twins, they will...

My memories are filled with fond images of fall weather creeping up on the last summer days. The leaves changed their color from green to brilliant shades of golden browns, reds and yellows and...

Autumn is a wonderful season. It brings cool temperatures, low humidity--and leaves, lots of leaves. Put away that loud gas consuming leaf blower. The old fashion method is good exercise,...