Every autumn, as the city streets and neighbourhood parks are blanketed with amber, crimson, and golden leaves, we see them as nothing more than debris to sweep away. In these discarded leaves lies a gift for your garden; they are a natural, free, and potent fertiliser waiting to be unlocked. Leaf mulching is an art as much as it is a science, turning what most people consider waste into a treasure trove for healthy soil.

Imagine walking into your balcony or small garden in early winter, noticing that the beds are covered with a soft, earthy layer of leaves. Beneath this blanket, the soil is quietly changing, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and nurturing life from the tiniest microbe to your beloved plants. 

The magic of leaf mulching lies not in complicated machinery or chemical concoctions but in a patient rhythm with........

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