Leaf fall

27 October 2024

Leaf fall.

The leaves of our deciduous garden trees are yellowing.

Sycamore. Silver birch. European larch. Beech.

Spent leaves play a huge part in the natural systems of woodland as well as being a treat to scrunch through.

My ‘Forth Road Bridge’ is our drive. We welcome leaves on the grass and beds but leaves make a squelchy

mess in the drive gravel. No sooner have I cleared leaves than more flutter down to take their place.

You’ll find me clearing leaves several times of the week at this time of year.

I clear leaves onto the soil where they will make a splendid mulch ideal for fungi, invertebrates mammals and foraging birds and then nourish spring bulbs and shrubs.