Month Archives: August 2026

Every September-October, Kingston lawns disappear under a layer of leaves and every fall, homeowners wonder the same question: should I rake them, mulch them, or just let them sit? There's no single right answer as it depends on how many leaves you're dealing with, what shape your lawn is in, and how much time you've got. Keep reading and we'll walk through when each option makes sense for your yard. What Happens When Leaves Sit Too Long A thin scattering of leaves …

Most people pack away the trowels the moment the tomatoes come in, and figure the garden's done providing for the year. It doesn't have to be, and if you've still got a patch of open soil sitting empty right now, you're sitting on more growing season than you think. A handful of cold tolerant vegetables don't just tolerate the drop into fall, they do some of their best growing in it, so let's look at what you can still get …

If you try to push your finger into the lawn near your driveway after a dry August week you'll be able to see first hand the compacted soil. This is the moment fall lawn aeration and overseeding truly pays off and the window for getting it done right runs from about mid August through late September. The Signs Your Soil Is Compacted (Before You Even Aerate) Compacted soil builds up gradually over time whether its from a place the kids and pets …