If you like a tidy yard like me, leaving these things in the yard might be a stretch. If you can find just a corner of the yard to do this, that’s great. I am going to incorporate this into my fall cleanup this year. Having a safe place to spend the cold months is one of t...
In the autumn, aim to maintain an ideal height of 2 ½”-3.” This is long enough to protect the root system over the winter, but not long enough to encourage disease. Regular mowing is also an easy way to chop up those fallen leaves for a natural, soil-enhancing mulch. Reseed ...