Fall cleanup sneaks up on us every year, and it’s easy to put off when life gets busy. But a little effort now can set your garden up for a great spring and even help out the wildlife in your own ...

When the gardening season starts winding down, people who love working in the yard will keep finding things to do for as long as they can. Some people like to keep their landscape and gardens clean ...

As the crisp air of autumn settles over Iowa and the trees begin their colorful transformation, gardeners are turning their attention to one of the most important, and often overlooked tasks of the ...

For many gardeners, fall clean-up can feel like a scramble. Frost arrives, leaves pile up, and suddenly there’s more to do than time to do it. But just as project managers use timelines and priorities ...

We finally got a break in the weather, and we got an inkling that fall is definitely on the horizon. We can't count on these lower temperatures to last throughout the month, but we can always hope.

Have I got some good news for those of you who are dreading fall garden clean up. You don’t have to do as much as you think and in doing so, you will support the survival of all kinds of pollinators, ...

As you tackle fall garden cleanup that is crucial in November, consider leaving some fallen leaves in place. They create a natural mulch by returning nutrients to the soil and supporting beneficial ...

Gardeners can manage fall clean-up by treating it like a project with phases and priorities. High-impact tasks like removing diseased plants, weeding, and enriching soil should be prioritized.