It’s March, and if you’re standing at the back door with a rake in hand and a pile of garden debris calling your name, put ...

Survey the area for any safety hazards, like trapped fences, hanging branches, or downer power lines. Pick up small branches ...

While warmer temperatures have melted most of the snow in the Springfield area, landscaping experts say homeowners should ...

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 ...

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.

One of the best parts of autumn is watching the vibrant, colorful foliage. It’s picturesque—until those leaves start covering your lawn, putting you on cleanup duty. While a leaf blower can move ...

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 ...

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This is where it all starts. A heavily overgrown yard begins its transformation through a free cleanup, setting the stage for a full makeover.

Wait to do your yard cleanup this spring to help out pollinators and other beneficial insects.