So, it’s that time of the year when the bright green chlorophyll leaves the leaves, showing off their hidden colors for a brief glorious few days. That means part of my days is gathering the resultant litter to use as mulch for the roses, so they will survive the winter. Leaves make good mulch for many reasons. They’re free, so they fit my budget. They get blended with grass clippings, weeds, & kitchen waste throughout the summer to make compost, which makes fertilizer for roses and... read more
