Leaving your fall leaves in place (or lightly managing them, like piling them into beds) is one of the best things you can do for your soil, plants, and the ecosystem. Here’s why 🍂 Benefits of Leaving Fall Leaves 1. Natural Fertilizer As leaves break down, they release nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and a bunch of trace minerals back into the soil. This acts like a free slow-release fertilizer for your garden and lawn. 2. Builds Rich, Healthy Soil Leaf litter turns into leaf mold, wh