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Kayleigh Dray

Never ignore fallen leaves from this one tree – unless you want to risk it killing your grass

Beech hedging.

Everyone knows, by this point, that fallen leaves are magic for the garden – largely because they help to nourish the soil and support local wildlife. However, this logic becomes slightly unstuck when it comes to beech leaves.

So if you're wondering if you remove autumn leaves from your garden, well, it depends. The answer can change because of where they've fallen, as certain areas – such as lawns – can find them quite smothering, as well the type of tree they've fallen from.

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