As the snow begins to melt and the days grow longer, many gardeners feel the familiar itch to start their spring cleanup. Raking leaves, trimming dead plants, and clearing out garden debris can feel ...

Spring cleanup feels productive, but some of your neatest habits quietly sabotage next year’s lawn. When you rake too early, scalp the grass, strip away every leaf, or drench the yard in fertilizer, ...

Wait to do your yard cleanup this spring to help out pollinators and other beneficial insects. Delaying spring yard cleanup helps protect beneficial insects that overwinter in leaves and stems. Leave ...