November 17th

By Mutt Mulligan

Turn Over a New Leaf

We’ve talked a lot about fall cleanup lately. Now it’s time to get specific about what on earth to do with all those leaves?

You could burn them, but unless you live near a fire house or far, far away from dry brush, it can be a dangerous way to go.

A greener alternative is to compost them, if you have enough space in your yard. Leaves decompose at varying rates, but you can count on at least one year, if not two, to create leaf mulch in your compose pile.

Not sure how to go about doing it? Check out this article for helpful hints and a nifty picture to show you how!