The relation between these stages of vitality or decay and that of the particular colour (red, yellow, or brown) which the autumn leaves assume may be so far demonstrated by a critical scrutiny of ...

Wild Bulletin, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife: Instead of raking and bagging leaves this fall, consider allowing them to stay and naturally decay. Fallen leaves, plant ...

“As the leaves decay, they add organic matter back into the soil, which lessens the need for fertilizer.” Another option is to mulch the leaves using a lawn mower. Mulch can protect the soil’s surface ...