I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

With fall almost here, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll do with all those leaves. One of the greatest gifts leaves give us is leaf mold, a natural soil conditioner that is easy and free ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! I see many homeowners cleaning up leaves this fall around the valley. Why not gather these leaves to make leaf mold, a valuable compost? This week I want ...

There’s something almost magical about watching fall’s golden carpet of leaves transform into rich, dark, earthy compost by spring. What was once crunchy clutter underfoot suddenly becomes a ...

In many regions, fall leaves add a lovely flare of color to the season but are also an annoyance as they accrue on the ground. Most people simply rake them up and throw them out, but you can actually ...

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.

If you’ve ever walked through a forest after the rain, you’ve experienced the magic of leaf mold—whether you realized it or not. That soft, springy, sweet-earth-smelling layer under your feet? That’s ...

Leaf mold! Ick. Just the sound of "leaf mold" makes germaphobes grimace. But when the process of making it is done right, leaf mold can be gold in the garden. Another term for leaf mold would be ...