It's autumn, your neighbor’s yard has turned into a leaf graveyard, and the squirrels are sizing up your leftover tomatoes. You, on the other hand, are in an epic stand-off with your rake: To clean, ...

Gardeners can manage fall clean-up by treating it like a project with phases and priorities. High-impact tasks like removing diseased plants, weeding, and enriching soil should be prioritized.

Always clean the gutters in fall and consider cleaning them again in spring for the best results. Cleaning gutters in fall is necessary to reduce the risk of ice dams, clogs, and overflow damage.

For many gardeners, fall clean-up can feel like a scramble. Frost arrives, leaves pile up, and suddenly there’s more to do than time to do it. But just as project managers use timelines and priorities ...