The organic material in leaves improves the soil as it decomposes. When they fall, leaves contain 50-80 percent of the nutrients the plant extracted from the soil during the growing season.
It is so wonderful to approach a home and find a fresh and colorful container garden on the front porch. It is a positive indication that the homeowner enjoys their home and cares what neighbors, guests and passersby see when approaching the house.
The period after summer heat and before winter freezes is a perfect time to perform many tasks. So now is the time to plan your fall lawn and garden work.
