Mulch is a highly effective gardening tool that not only adds to the appeal of your lawn, but also to the health and wellness of your plants. Depending on your environment, though, some types of mulch are better than others.

Fall foliage is beautiful, but the beauty quickly turns into hard work once the leaves fall. Instead of spending hours raking and bagging the leaves this year, consider these simple alternatives that allow you to make the most out of the fallen piles.