How To Mulch with fallen leaves
Home & Garden • Landscaping
Fallen leaves carry 50 to 80 percent of the nutrients a tree extracts from the soil and air, including carbon, potassium, and phosphorus. So why waste them? A two- to three-inch layer of leaves spread over a garden plot gives several benefits. Leaves hold down weed growth, add organic matter, and protect garden soil from compaction caused by rainfall. Watch and learn how to mulch fallen leaves. Make sure to click either the Real Player or Quicktime link to start the video.
