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 is your chance to reset the yard after winter, but a few common missteps can turn that fresh start into a pest magnet. Rushing the timing, piling debris in the wrong places, or watering ...

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, ...

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.