DiscoverGood GrowingEp 228 Should they stay or should they go: What should we do with fallen leaves? | #GoodGrowing
Ep 228 Should they stay or should they go: What should we do with fallen leaves? | #GoodGrowing

Ep 228 Should they stay or should they go: What should we do with fallen leaves? | #GoodGrowing

Update: 2025-10-17
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The arrival of fall means vibrant colors and a whole lot of leaves on the ground. So, what should we do with all those leaves? Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we discuss whether or not we should remove leaves from our landscapes, and if we do, what can we do with them? 

 

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  00:38 - Are leaves starting to drop near us?

  02:10 – Fall color update

  03:53 - Should we remove our leaves or leave the leaves? Impacts on insects. 

  13:15 - Recommendations for fall leaves and helping insects

  15:29 - What can be done with leaves? 

  28:42 - How do we use leaves in our landscapes?

  36:18 - Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!

 

Read more about it:  

Removing autumn leaves in residential yards reduces the spring emergence of overwintering insects

 

 

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Ep 228 Should they stay or should they go: What should we do with fallen leaves? | #GoodGrowing

Ep 228 Should they stay or should they go: What should we do with fallen leaves? | #GoodGrowing

Chris Enroth