Leave the leaves and join the festivities

Fallen leaves can be raked and used as mulch in landscape beds and gardens or composted. (LSU AgCenter file photo)
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist I say it each fall: This is an excellent time of year to work in the landscape. The weather is cooling, and the days are getting shorter. If you want to add to your landscape, now is a great time to plant cool-season annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Luckily, there are many fall plant sales going on all throughout the state. Check your…

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