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Fall leaf cleanup tips to protect waterways and wildlife
Original: Fall leaf cleanup tips to protect waterways, enrich soil and shelter wildlife
Garden guidance circulating this season advises leaving leaves in place rather than bagging them. Experts say mulching or piling leaves in garden beds enriches soil as they break down, reduces runoff that harms streams and waterways, and provides winter shelter for pollinators and other wildlife. The advice challenges the routine of raking and removing every leaf before winter sets in.
Why now: It is autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, when leaf disposal is a common seasonal chore and eco-friendly alternatives attract interest.
Evidence
- Fall leaf cleanup tips to protect waterways, enrich soil and shelter wildlife · Fredericksburg.com
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