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Leaving the leaves saves pollinators, other beneficial insects

December 16, 2023 | By Manoj Chhetri, University of Missouri Extension

KINGSTON, Mo. — The “Leave the Leaves” movement could just as easily be called “Save the Pollinators,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Manoj Chhetri. Chhetri, who serves northwestern Missouri from his base in Caldwell County, agrees that letting leaves do their thing is better than carting them off to a landfill. That has…

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'Leaf' it to nature for compost, nutrients

November 25, 2021 | By LINDA Geist, University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves. But leaves left on lawns can pack down into a tight mat, preventing sunlight from reaching the grass, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Leaves also trap and hold moisture, which increases the potential for disease. However, tree leaves can be a…

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