Why you should not remove the leaves in the fall

For several years now, scientists have been insisting that it is not worth removing fallen autumn leaves, it is better to let them decompose naturally - this will be much more beneficial for the soil and living organisms.

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Edition USA Today gives 3 reasons why it is better to leave fallen leaves on the ground, although this may look sloppy.

Unharvested leaves will save you money

Leaves are a natural fertilizer. By removing them, you are depriving your garden or lawn of this natural support, and then you are buying artificial fertilizers.

If you still need to remove the leaves for aesthetic purposes, do not burn them, but move them to the backyard or garden, where they will decompose and saturate the earth with useful substances.

Some animals need leaves

The life of butterflies and some birds is highly dependent on the waste of fallen leaves. Many types of butterflies hide in it for the winter, and when you move them or burn them, kill the butterflies that you might see in your yard next summer. And if there are no butterfly larvae in the yard, then some species of birds will also not come to you in search of food, because the larvae for them are one of the main profits in winter.

Leaves and garden waste occupy a lot of space in landfills

Food scraps, leaves and other garden debris make up 20% to 30% of what people regularly throw away. So it's better to let the leaves decompose where they fell - this will bring a double benefit to the environment, and also save nature from unnecessary waste.

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