Autumn is coming, and the ground will soon be blanketed in colorful leaves. Many people see piles of fallen leaves and think “trash,” but savvy gardeners know there’s hidden treasure under those crunchy layers. Leaf mold, the dark, crumbly substance created when leaves break down naturally, is like a secret superfood for your soil. It’s not flashy like compost, but it quietly enriches your garden in ways that chemical fertilizers can’t touch.
If you want your plants to thrive next season, learning to make and use leaf mold is one of the smartest moves you can make today.
