Something to think about as the leaves fall and colder weather looms
Raking leaves is one of those fall chores many Canadians would rather avoid, but there may be an easier way to deal with them.
Gardening expert Mark Cullen says homeowners can save time, effort and money by skipping the traditional pile, bag and dispose method.
Instead, he suggests putting the leaves in a pile or composter and letting them break down naturally.
As the leaves decompose, they add organic matter and nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium and potassium back into the soil.
That means what might normally end up as yard waste can instead become something useful for the garden.
Something to think about as the leaves fall and colder weather looms.
Story by: Evan Gibb
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