The Importance of Leaves (Particularly Left to Rot in the Ground)

Why we should stop tidying up our leaves and let them rot into the ground

Nature conservation is at the root of our work at LettsSafari. There are many things we routinely do that can also be accomplished in your backyard to build a wilder, more biodiverse and natural garden. Today we focus on keeping fallen leaves on the ground and in so doing improving the health of the soil, recycling much needed nutrients, supporting insects, worms and birds and enhancing carbon removal. Leaves can even play a role in reducing water runoff which is more important than ever given winter’s endless rain.