Are you really finished raking for the year—or will the trees cover your lawn again next week? Here's when to expect your final major leaf cleanup in every state, plus why you shouldn't rake too early.

When should you stop watering your lawn in fall? See our state-by-state guide, plus the signs that tell you when your grass is ready for winter.

Should I leave fallen leaves on my lawn? Learn when leaves help your grass and soil, when they can smother turf, and what to do with them this fall.

Dragonfly migration peaks in September across much of North America. Learn why dragonflies migrate, where they go, how far they travel, and when to watch for them.

Why are old houses divided into so many small rooms? From keeping warm in winter to controlling cooking smells and creating privacy, those walls served some surprisingly practical purposes.

Yellowjacket colonies reach peak size as summer winds down, sending hundreds—or even thousands—of hungry workers in search of fruit, garbage and outdoor meals. Here is why they become so noticeable and how to protect your next cookout.

Millions of birds are migrating south right now—and many are flying high overhead while we sleep. Here’s why fall migration happens at night, how birds navigate in the dark, and how you can help them along the way.

Seeing spiderwebs everywhere in August and September? There’s a reason. Late summer is prime spider season, when many orb-weaving spiders...

Why are cicadas so loud in August? Learn what cicada sounds mean, why they seem louder on hot days, and...

When does the monarch butterfly migration happen? Discover when monarchs migrate in 2026, how far they fly, where they go, and how to see and help them.