With the proper plan and tools, yard cleanup doesn’t have to be daunting, or damaging to your back.

Delaying spring yard cleanup helps protect beneficial insects that overwinter in leaves and stems. Leave some leaves and stems in garden beds or redistribute them to create habitats and natural mulch.

Now that leaves are starting to fall, it’s time to prepare for fall cleanup. Instead of spending all your weekends cleaning, get the right tools that make cleanup faster and more efficient. Of course, ...

Fall yard cleanup is an important part of home maintenance, but for many people, it can be an unwelcome chore. The job requires a lot of heavy lifting, and it can be dirty, tiring work. If you’ve got ...

And just like that, I was done.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Sometimes fall can feel overwhelming when you look around and see all those leaves. The thought of raking and bagging all of that yard waste yourself may have some of you looking for help. Sometimes ...

As summer yard cleanup fills curbside bags with grass clippings, leaves, branches, and garden debris, one Indiana city is ...

If you want a healthier yard next year—teeming with wildlife, beneficial insects and more resilient plants—skip the cleanup. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, ...