The air is crisp, the leaves are turning fiery shades of red and gold, and suddenly, your yard looks like it’s been buried under a crunchy blanket of autumn glory. It’s the perfect season for bonfires ...

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and pumpkin spice everything—fall is officially here. But while most people are busy decorating their porches with gourds, there’s another fall activity that deserves a spot ...

Gardeners are encouraged to compost leaves this fall to improve soil health. With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit the ...

Composting in fall can seem quite daunting, as the colder temperatures work against decomposition. However, many gardeners actually see fall as the best time of year for composting, with an abundance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you surrounded by a yard full of leaves every fall? Whether they are yours or the ones that your neighbor’s tree has ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

Many areas in the Northland are still at risk for wildfires. Over 90% of wildfires are caused by humans during very dry conditions. One unintentional spark in these conditions could result in ...

Snowmass announced last week that town park will offer fall leaf and lawn composting until it snows. Those wishing to compost can dispose of their leaves and lawn clippings in the composting bin, ...

Porter County residents have three places this year where they can drop off organic debris from their fall yard cleanups. The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway; the Boone Grove compost site, ...