When my husband and I were looking to buy a house here in Wilmington, one of the major selling points for our current home was the two majestic live oaks in the front yard. I love these trees and am ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Get rain-ready by clearing storm drains and taking care of fallen leaves to prevent flooding in your neighborhood. Leaves collected from paved areas, gutters, and storm drains ...

As autumn leaves continue to fall, the yearly debate arrives - is it best to "leave the leaves?" For many Americans, raking leaves in the fall to be burned or bagged and collected is a fact of life, ...

Some leaves in Point State Park get blown into woodland beds, providing nutrient-rich soil and habitat for insects. Environmental education specialist at Point State Park Jack Lachendro knows leaves ...

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.

One regional expert says that tedious chore of raking leaves can be left until the end of fall. “It’s actually kind of disgusting how easy this can be,” said Mike Goatley, an extension turf grass ...

Sure, good fences make good neighbors. But with fall comes proof that nature doesn't care about property lines, as wind often carries leaves from one home's trees all over the neighborhood. So what is ...

Some of my favorite fall memories as a child involved helping my parents rake up the leaves. For $20 - no small fortune - I'd spend my fall Saturdays meticulously gathering the dried leaves into piles ...

Falling leaves in autumn are part of a tree's natural cycle of entering dormancy for the winter. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard provides crucial habitat for overwintering insects and amphibians.