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NEVER throw away your fall leaves! Those FREE leaves can protect your vegetable garden, improve your soil, and help get your garden ready for spring—without spending a dime.
Whether you're still growing veggies or putting your beds to rest for winter, I'll show you 3 simple ways to put those leaves to work right now.
Before you spend another dollar on your garden, see what you can do with the leaves you already have!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Don’t Throw Away Those Leaves!
00:26 Leaf Mulch: Protect Plants You’re Still Growing
03:40 An Empty Raised Bed? Get Ahead for Spring
06:12 Leaves Into Compost: FREE Garden Gold
06:54 Why I Use Three Compost Containers
09:50 What Happens When Your Compost Freezes?
10:34 Which of These 3 Ways Will You Do?
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How to use leaves in a vegetable garden: leaf mulch around growing plants, preparing empty raised beds for spring, and composting leaves with kitchen scraps in nursery containers. Simple, inexpensive gardening for small spaces, raised beds, and mild or cold winter climates.