For lawns, the report advises mowing over leaves only when the layer is less than one inch thick, and letting the leaves dry as much as possible first. A mulching mower can chop them into small pieces; with a standard mower, a second pass at a right angle may help break them up further. The article says mowing leaves can add nutrients back to the lawn.
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Leaves can also serve as habitat and insulation. The article recommends leaving whole leaves in garden beds for winter cover. It also discusses shredded leaves as mulch around shrubs and perennials, giving a suggested layer of two to three inches.
The remaining ideas are to work leaves into garden beds, add them to a compost pile, use shredded leaves for a garden pathway, and use leaves around or over some greens and perennial herbs as a way to extend their harvest season. The article suggests a three- to five-inch layer for crops such as Swiss chard and herbs including sage, parsley and oregano, and mentions chicken-wire cages as a way to hold leaves in place.
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