Dead leaves can be used for many beneficial things in your yard instead of putting them in plastic trash bags to send to the landfill. The climate of the area you live in and the type of trees may affect which alternatives are useful, but here are some ideas to consider. A thin layer (one to two inches) of leaves can be mowed to break them into smaller pieces that are left to break down and fertilize the yard. Some lawn mowers have a mulching function that makes this even easier. Leaves can also be used as winter mulch to protect plants, but you will want to learn what’s best for your plants because a thick layer of large leaves can sometimes suffocate the plants underneath. Of course, if you have a weedy area, this could be a good way to kill the weeds and enrich the soil at the same time. One gardening website said that composted leaves make wonderful fertilizer for gardens. Another website pointed out that the leaf litter provides winter shelter for beneficial insects and other creatures.
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