Has your yard started to change colors from the cover of fallen leaves? I mowed Monday, and by Tuesday leaves covered my grass again :). In addition to a great opportunity for moving naturally, you may find some other benefits of your fallen leaves.
According to www.SheKnows.com, piled leaves can provide an excellent source of mulch. A fungus takes care of the decomposition over a period of time, turning the leaves into "leaf mold," which is super-high in nutrients and great for water retention. You can use the leaf mold in place of peat moss or as a moisture-retention barrier around the base of plants.
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www.Ehow.com also shares the benefits of mulched leaves to your lawn. Fallen leaves contain nutrients that can feed your lawn all winter long. Using a lawn mower with a mulching blade, make several passes over your leaf-covered lawn. Over the course of the next few months, the nutrients in the leaves will sink into the soil, providing food for the grass. In the spring, the leaves will be long gone, leaving behind green grass without the harmful effects of lawn chemicals.
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www.HowToCompost.org has more than you may want to know about composting. This site has details about creating a compost pile, uses for compost, composting accessories, etc. No matter how you decide to handle the leaves in your yard, you may also create some sore muscles. My friend Anita and her husband find great relief from Joint & Muscle Pain Cream when they have a little too much fun in their yard :).
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