{"id":131611,"date":"2023-10-05T13:03:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T13:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=131611"},"modified":"2023-10-05T13:03:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T13:03:32","slug":"im-a-gardening-expert-you-dont-need-to-pick-up-the-leaves-in-your-garden-this-autumn-its-better-not-to-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/beauty-and-fashion\/im-a-gardening-expert-you-dont-need-to-pick-up-the-leaves-in-your-garden-this-autumn-its-better-not-to-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm a gardening expert \u2013 you don't need to pick up the leaves in your garden this autumn\u2026 it\u2019s better NOT to | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

AS soon as autumn hits, it feels like our gardens are suddenly filled with leaves that need picking up left, right and centre.<\/p>\n

But now an expert has revealed something that will no doubt be music to gardeners\u2019 ears \u2013 you can just leave them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In fact, he said that it\u2019s actually better to do so for two big reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because not only does it take one job off of your growing to-do list, but it\u2019s also great for the environment and wildlife.<\/p>\n

Eric Michels, Head of Pro at CJ Wildlife, recently explained that while birds often begin to struggle to find food as winter approaches,\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0He said: \u201cOne of the best things you can do with fallen leaves is to leave them for wildlife!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Going into the reasoning behind this, he continued to The Huffington Post: \u201cWhile some may consider fallen leaves a nuisance, they provide the perfect opportunity to give back to nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd they create a habitat or food source for a wide variety of animals this autumn.\u201d<\/p>\n

But if you choose to follow this advice, what should you be doing with them instead?<\/p>\n

Eric explained that you should gently rake and pile up some leaves in your outside space.<\/p>\n

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He revealed: \u201cHibernating mammals, such as hedgehogs, frogs, or toads, will use leaf piles to create a nest where they will stay throughout winter, while insects and invertebrates will love the dark, damp nooks and crannies that it has to offer.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn turn, this will encourage birds such as robins and sparrows to visit your garden to forage for worms and bugs in the leaf layer.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, the pro pointed out that there\u2019s a specific area you should be looking to put your leaves.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That location? Eric said it was best to \u201cmake sure it is located in a quiet corner of the garden where visitors can stay undisturbed throughout winter.\u201d<\/p>\n

While some may consider fallen leaves a nuisance, they provide the perfect opportunity to give back to nature<\/p>\n

And there are ways to make it an even more inviting and safe place for wildlife throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Eric suggested: \u201cIf you have any logs or fallen branches, place these next<\/span> to [the] leaf pile to provide additional shelter and security.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe two make a very appealing pair for visiting wildlife.\u201d<\/p>\n

In turn, other experts have shared how this will be hugely beneficial for your yard, as it can help make your garden grow.<\/p>\n

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While Eric also said you can turn your leaves into compost if you\u2019d rather go down that route.<\/p>\n

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