Why You Should Leave the Leaves

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I’ve been telling my husband ” leave the leaves” for years.  He now shreds the leaves on the lawn with a lawnmower and adds as many as possible to the compost.  Most of our yard is wooded so it is great just to let them decompose where they fall and return the nutrients to the soil.  The odor of the leaves mingled with an autumn frost and fallen apples makes everyone smile!

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Helen Brophy

Helen has a BS from the University of Rhode Island with graduate studies in physical science, chemistry, and counseling. For the past 20 yrs. she has studied and advocated a natural all-inclusive, responsible approach to maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. Her belief and approach includes obtaining a rich balance encompassing all aspects of life through nutrition, exercise, spiritual and mental development, and responsible environmental habits.