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There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.
Fallen leaves cover the base of a row of trees at a garden in Long Island, N.Y., on Nov. 3, 2025. (Jessica Damiano via AP) There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might ...
There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I'm guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.