Autumn brings along the annual natural marvel of fall foliage. The changing of the leaves is an incredibly beautiful sight, with much debate centering over where in the country is best for viewing the color spectrum.
The unfortunate reality with the beauty of leaves is what follows — they fall, giving the season its name. That brings us to the matter at hand — along with gathering up the leaves in your yard, how can you make your fall clean-up more eco-friendly? Even though the leaves have changed, this remains a green job you’ll want to take great care with to make sure you’re being as friendly to the planet as you can be.
One idea is to let the leaves lie. Seriously. While cleaning up your yard is great for the aesthetics and, well, just keeping things clean, those gas-powered blowers are puffing harmful fumes into the air and creating noise pollution as well. The leaves and dead perennials alsoprovide a natural layer of insulation and provide food to birds and animals.
If you insist on removing the leaves, don’t feel like you need to do a perfect job. Having some leaves behind is beneficial to your soil and lawn and can even provide protection to creatures like bees. You can also use leaves in your compost to help prevent weed growth in your yard and garden. This will reduce your dependence on chemical fertilizers, another green effort on your part!
If you have any vegetables or herbs in the garden, it’s time to harvest what remains and can what you need to preserve or dry the herbs. Don’t let anything go to waste!
Beyond your yard, fall is also the best time to check your windows and doors for cracks where air, water, or even bugs can sneak in. Sealing up any cracks or holes will help keep your energy bills as leaks cause your systems to work harder.
Overall, taking these steps to your green jobs around the home can help make your fall clean-up more eco-friendly. For more tips on living a greener life or how to land yourself an actual green job that pays, stay tuned here to the blog.
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