Fall is a great time to mulch the garden, but these common mulching mistakes could harm or even kill your plants in winter.

Leaves can be used as a mulch for trees, shrubs, and flowers. This regulates soil temperature and moisture while suppressing ...

A: Leaves make a wonderful compost that can improve soil structure, fertilize, and increase microbial activity of beneficial soil organisms. Care should be taken when adding leaves affected by fungal ...

Leaving fall leaves on flower beds is eco-friendly and saves work, but this laidback approach can have negative consequences ...

The City of Knoxville’s Public Service crews are wrapping up Brush Pick-Up with one last cycle that will start on Monday, Oct ...

To ensure your perennials last for years, winterizing them properly is important. Our master gardener dishes expert tips, ...

Don’t expect a true or vivid pink in pink daffodils — they have a cup that is more apricot -- but they are an alternative for those who aren’t fond of yellow. Courtesy photo The third week of October ...

October gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this week's column.

As your vegetable garden winds down for the season, it can be tempting to simply let it rest until spring. But what if you ...

Is raking leaves in the fall bad for your yard? Now that it's rained, is it advisable to fertilize and reseed this month? How ...

I bought several angels trumpet plants this year. They have had several blooms and are 6 feet tall and are planted in a ...

October 17, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer As part of a WaterSmart leaves campaign during the month of October, Hingham residents are encouraged to clear storm drains near where they live to keep them ...