Autumn brings a special kind of magic to our backyards. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature puts on a brilliant display of color. As gardeners and homeowners, we watch our landscapes ...

Where does our love of leaves stem from? In autumn, it's green giving way to warm, rich colors. And that pleasing crunch as they swirl at your feet. Fall -- just a softer, milder extension of summer ...

Now that November is upon us, I’ve noticed that my neighbors have been putting up fall wreaths on their front doors. Here in Southern California, where we don’t get a real sense of the seasons, these ...