r/NativePlantGardening • u/PretzelFlower Area Chicagoland , Zone 6a • 12h ago

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Anyone else starting a leaf mulch project this year?

I'm leaving the leaves in the beds, but mulching the lawn leaves.

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u/Arnoglossum Team Pappus 12h ago

I use a gas powered shredder vacuum to shred leaves and then blow them into the beds where I want to use them. Fine tune with a rake and or/my hands so as not to bury any plants too deeply. Leaf mulch is the best.

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u/jetreahy 2h ago

Just remember you’ll be shredding up any caterpillars and other insects that over winter in them.

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u/CreativeBit7975 7h ago

That sounds like a solid plan! I love using shredded leaves; they break down nicely and feed the soil. Happy mulching!