composting: A Solution for the Leaf Assault - 11/13/10 02:39 AM
If only Autumn's gorgeous colors could last forever!  Sadly, our seasonal eye candy is slowly disappearing, which means work for us to keep the landscaping well groomed.  However, there are ways to put nature's gift to work for a little while longer.  There are much better things you can do with autumn leaves than bag them, even if you're not an avid gardener.
Just running over them with a lawn mower a few times might shred them enough so that they filter down into the lawn, to the lawn's benefit.
If leaves are so abundant that they would smother the lawn, … (1 comments)