Gardeners Use Leaf Mold to Improve Soil

Many leaves are now falling from the trees outside. These leaves can be very useful in your garden. They can help your plants and improve the soil.

You can use fallen leaves as mulch in the winter. Mulch protects roots and gives insects a home. Leaves also add good things to the soil when they break down.

Leaves are great for making compost with food and weeds. Gardeners call compost \"black gold\" because it is so good. You can also use leaves to make something called leaf mold.

Leaf mold only needs leaves, and it is simple to create. It helps the soil hold water and drain better. Leaf mold also keeps the soil the right temperature and stops weeds.

Compost is better for adding nutrients, but leaf mold is still good. It helps earthworms, bugs, and soil stay healthy. It also makes plants stronger and grow better.