October 3rd

By Mutt Mulligan

Fall tip: use leaves to mulch your yard organically

Fall leaf clean-up may seem like a hassle, but it’s actually an opportunity to deliver free organic matter to your lawn and garden.

Simply make a few passes with your lawnmower to reduce a big volume of leaves into a manageable mound of organic matter. Leaf mulch is high in nutrients and can give your lawn, as well as flower or vegetable beds, a boost before winter hits. Spread the leaf mulch into your beds and rake it until it’s even.

Leaf mulching has many benefits.

Shredded wood mulch is the perfect carbon counterpart to the nitrogen-rich leaf mulch. It also retrains moisture, promoting composting and insulating the ground to reduce freezing. So cover the leaves with shredded wood mulch, then let nature take its course!

Best of all? By following this leaf/wood mulch procedure this fall your spring gardens will get a nice dose of nutrients!

To learn more read this article on leaf mulching.