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The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix.

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Before you stash your garden tools away for the season, take a few minutes to clean off all dirt and plant bits. This helps ...

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Each dead plant offers a possible learning experience that can translate into more gardening success in the future.

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