UC Master Gardeners, Santa Clara County, CA
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UC Master Gardeners, Santa Clara County, CA

Monthly Tip

Autumn Leaves - To Rake or Not to Rake

Tip description

Fallen autumn leaves from healthy trees can provide valuable mulch, with the return of nutrients to the tree as the leaves slowly decompose. If you don’t like the look, you can add the leaves to the compost pile and later spread the compost under the tree. Diseased leaves should be put out with yard waste recycling to avoid spreading disease in your garden.

Months applicable
  • November
Category
  • 1. To-do

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