NO NEED FOR A MELANCHOLY EXIT
The Valuable Dead Stuff
Dead leaves on the ground, dead stems on trees and shrubs, dead plants where flowers and vegetables once strutted their stuff — how forlorn the yard can look this time of year. The urge is to tidy things up by blowing or raking leaves out of sight, pruning away unwanted branches, and ripping dead plants out of the ground.
Cover crops and brussels sprouts
Garden cleanup has its virtues, but can do more harm than good if taken to excess. For instance, many gardeners like to clear Read more
