Mulched leaves ... Do they create a problem with over-wintering insects?
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Walter Reeves on Oct 15, 2011I can't think of any bad insects that would live in mulched leaves. I say mulch away!Helpful Reply
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Garden Rebel / Sims Landscaping, Co. on Oct 15, 2011Mulch is great,especially when its recycled on site and free!Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Oct 16, 2011great way to recycle, I leave lots of leaves in my woodland as mulchHelpful Reply
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Ricardo B on Oct 16, 2011The only thing I've ever seen in a pile of whole leaves or mulched leaves is good old worms... great for last minute fishing adventures. I would suggest layering soil and or sand with them to aid in decomposition so you'll get the extra quicker benefit of usable compost in the spring! Turn over or disturb the mulched leaves to help get valuable oxygen into it! Extra work but pleasing results...Helpful Reply
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Pat G on Oct 17, 2011Thanks for all the quick replies... If I get rain this week, I"ll be out mulching away by Friday... Thanks again for all the advice.Helpful Reply
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Shawn E on Oct 20, 2011ants or palmetto bugs will nest to keep warm and get moisrture from leaves keep at least a foot from homeHelpful Reply
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