Should I rake my leaves this fall? Experts say that's not always a good idea. ... Turf needs sunlight, so a thick layer of leaves on top can cause it to die out and allow diseases to get in.

By Nov. 11, most of the state will have already seen the fall leaves reach past their peak, although people further south in the state will just be experiencing peak fall leaves.

We have vegetable patches, shrub borders, ... If you have natural areas, you can allow the leaves to stay where they fall. They will provide what the insects need and will break down over time.

Consider mulching your lawn leaves in place them rather than raking or blowing them. All you need to do is set your mower to mulch and use a high setting (3 1/2-4 inches) to accommodate the leaves.

Fall has officially begun in Oregon but you wouldn’t know it by the weather in Portland this week. Regardless of the high temperatures, the leaves are beginning to change color, especially in ...

The DNR has not issued its fall foliage forecast, but in 2023 the six-week season commenced on Sept. 28 and had Bucks County's leaf change arriving between Oct. 5-11.The county foliage peaked ...