Bagging Leaves And Throwing Them Away? Here’s An Idea: Don’t

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00:00Bagging leaves and throwing them away?

00:02Here's an idea, don't.

00:05Leaves are free mulch for your garden beds.

00:07Spread shredded leaves on beds to mimic forests,

00:10conserving moisture, moderating temperatures,

00:12suppressing weeds, and feeding soil microbes.

00:15Leaves improve soil fertility naturally.

00:18Let leaves decompose to return nitrogen,

00:21phosphorus, potassium, enhancing soil structure,

00:24aeration, water retention, and resilient plant growth.

00:28Leaf litter supports birds, toads, and pollinators.

00:32Leaf litter shelters overwintering insects,

00:34amphibians, and beetles.

00:36Birds rely on them for early spring food,

00:38reserve undisturbed corners.

00:40Composting leaves is a win for your garden and the planet.

00:44Compost leaves as carbon-rich browns with greens

00:47to create nutrient-dense humus, boost microbes,

00:50retain moisture, and reduce methane.

00:53Bagged leaves contribute to landfill overload.

00:56Landfilled leaves decompose anaerobically,

00:58emitting methane.

00:59Collection systems add plastic and fuel use.

01:02Manage leaves locally to cut impacts.

01:05Raking less saves time and energy.

01:08Skip exhaustive cleanup.

01:10Leaves conserve moisture, protect roots from freeze-thaw,

01:13suppress weeds, and save time.

01:15Clear only necessary areas.

01:17How to mulch leaves into your lawn.

01:20Mulch leaves with a mower when dry.

01:22Shred thin layers.

01:23Make multiple passes, improving lawn health and reducing weeds.

01:27You don't need a forest to make this work.

01:30Small yards benefit too.

01:32Apply thin shredded layers or a modest pile,

01:34or donate leaves to community gardens.

01:37Final thoughts.

01:38Let the leaves stay.

01:40Treat fall leaves as resources.

01:42Mulch, compost, or leave them.

01:44Nourishing soil, sheltering wildlife,

01:46and reducing maintenance.

01:47We'll see you next time.

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