One of the best things you can do for your garden is add organic matter to the soil. And some of the best organic matter available literally grows on trees — and falls to the ground during autumn.
A layer of leaves on your garden will reduce rain compaction, winter weed growth, and make some worms very happy.
And as local cities pick up leaves, you have the option to beat them to it, or — in Eugene — get a load of leaves delivered for free. Go to the Eugene Leaf Request Form…