As the weather cools, fall is entering the air, and we are noticing colder weather and falling leaves. These leaves are good for the soil that they fall upon. They give you a natural way to preserve the soil and keep it as natural which provides many benefits for the health of your entire yard. There are insects that are pollinators that thrive on the leaves that fall to the ground. If you remove these leaves you miss out on some pretty important benefits.
Key Takeaways:
- The fall is a great, crisp time of year for hot chocolate and falling leaves and changing colors.
- You might be tempted to rake the leaves out of your yard, but those leaves could do you some good.
- The natural habitat of the leaves are good for some insects and also good for natural soil.
“In addition to naturally building your soil, undisturbed fallen leaves provide essential habitat and food for native pollinators. Many insects take refuge in and beneath the natural cover that leaves provide. Pollinators, including native bees and flies, are directly responsible for nearly one third of the food we consume. So really, you’re supporting the local food system when you leave your leaves!”
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