Many gardeners may be sick of hearing the advice to “leave the leaves.” We know it’s a good idea, but to be honest? It can be ...

As fall rolls in and leaves start fluttering down in the breeze, you might be wondering what to do with all that wind-blown ...

Besides potentially better prices on materials and avoiding sweating as you till the dirt or build your raised garden bed, ...

Beautiful as they are, colorful autumn leaves ... your garden. Leaf mulch and grass clippings are nutritional organic materials that can be recycled to benefit your plants, combat soil erosion ...

The arrival of fall brings shorter days, cooler nights and a gradual winding down of garden activity. Flowers start to fade, ...

“Don’t let them go to waste.” When you use leaves in the garden, you’re doing what nature does. Soil all over the world is built up continuously by the layer of last year’s leaves and stalk ...

Bring fall indoors by creating seasonally scented candles. While you can't add leaves directly to wax, you can capture their ...

Whether you're growing indoors or out, prevention is often better than cure when dealing with pests. Here are my DIY measures ...

We round up the best low-maintenance garden and houseplants to grow, with tips on how to care for them and where to position ...

The importance of building up humus in vegetable fields cannot be overstated. Without achieving this, the soil will not ...

Explore why raised garden beds are becoming a popular choice with many benefits and easier access to planting and maintenance ...

Timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more from OSU Extension. These tips are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local ...