“I have been getting conflicting advice on power raking my lawn in the spring and collecting grass clippings when I mow the lawn throughout the growing season. Can you please give me your point of ...

Even if you rake deeply in fall, a layer of thatch will show up by spring. And, I can’t stress enough on how important it is to remove this layer of dead matter, which can literally choke the young ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Raking your yard clears debris from the winter season plus it helps to loosen the grass that snow mold causes to clump together. Using the proper rake will allow the grass to be ...

Save fallen leaves instead of tossing them—they enrich soil and protect plants from wind and cold. Use leaves as mulch or compost to boost nutrients, improve drainage, and help plants thrive in spring ...

To politicians who doubt the broad appeal of environmental protection — at least the protection of local, poster-worthy natural landmarks — I give you the Rotary Club. I'm talking about a project ...