fallen leaves

When the trees shed their leaves, I get busy making use of the best soil conditioner a gardener could ever want — freshly fallen leaves. Instead of composting leaves, I use them immediately by putting down a layer of fresh leaves two to four inches (5 to 10 cm) deep over exposed soil. I also dig in generous quantities anywhere I’m planting or need to improve soil … [Read more...] about A gardener’s best friend: Perfectly sized leaves