From tiny bees that overwinter underground to turtles who will happily take care of your slug population in the spring, raking your leaves destroys their winter habitat. Further, if these insects aren ...

For a smaller yard with fewer leaves, a rake with 15 or so tines should be fine. Adjustability: Rakes with metal tines are often attached to a coil spring that lets you adjust the length and width ...

Raking yards has become a habitual gardening practice that disrupts critical habitat for overwintering pollinators. Unlike the monarch butterfly — a species well-known for migrating great distances ...

Autumn's bounty of fallen leaves isn't usually a problem for lawns and gardens; mulching the ground with them helps feed soil for a healthier yard.

As spring arrives, raking the lawn is a common chore you'll tackle to freshen up the yard. However, some easy-to-make mistakes can damage your spring lawn more than help it. By learning what not ...

Spring garden prep: Best to rake away last year's leaves Save whole leaves to use later as a soil-cooling, moisture-retaining mulch around plants ...

Proper spring lawn prep involves clearing debris, checking soil pH, raking up dead grass, removing early weeds or pests, and overseeding bare spots.

There are several benefits to leaving your leaves on the ground this time of year, according to an Edmonton arborist. For many homeowners, one of the biggest chores come September is to rake up all ...

This annual event poses a common question for homeowners: Should they rake the leaves in their yard, or let nature take its course?