Arlington collects about 50,000 cubic yards of leaves every year. Months ahead, staff analyzes historic data, tree types and density, weather forecasts, state forestry forecasts and resident feedback ...

As with my favorite pens, my list of favorite paper is entirely subjective. The quality of the products, however, is not. I ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

As autumn leaves continue to fall, the yearly debate arrives - is it best to "leave the leaves?" For many Americans, raking leaves in the fall to be burned or bagged and collected is a fact of life, ...

Milwaukee residents will now have until Nov. 30 to prepare for fall leaf collection after the Department of Public Works again extended its deadline. The original deadline was Nov. 15. The 15-day ...

The Milwaukee DPW extended the deadline for people to rake leaves into the street. The deadline was extended to provide additional time to rake leaves from trees that are experiencing a late leaf drop ...

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.

Sure, good fences make good neighbors. But with fall comes proof that nature doesn't care about property lines, as wind often carries leaves from one home's trees all over the neighborhood. So what is ...

Falling leaves in autumn are part of a tree's natural cycle of entering dormancy for the winter. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard provides crucial habitat for overwintering insects and amphibians.

Once you hand out candy to neighborhood trick-or-treaters, you may feel the need to buckle down and rake up all the dead leaves on your lawn. This year’s leaf collection for D.C. begins on Monday, Nov ...

The window for viewing fall colors is potentially shrinking and the vibrancy of the leaves may be dulling over time. North Carolina's diverse elevation gives it one of the longest fall color seasons ...

A campaign by the National Wildlife Federation and the Xerces Society, asserts that leaves are not trash, debris, or yard waste. Autumn in New England is a cherished time marked by well-honored ...