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Experts extol benefits of leaves to Clark County yards, gardens, compost

By Scott Hewitt, Columbian staff writer
Published: September 28, 2021, 6:01am
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H & H Wood Recyclers, shown here in 2020, is among the sites participating in this year's leaf voucher program. But use as many leaves as you can as mulch before hauling the excess away.
H & H Wood Recyclers, shown here in 2020, is among the sites participating in this year's leaf voucher program. But use as many leaves as you can as mulch before hauling the excess away. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files) Photo Gallery

Nature keeps dropping little gifts upon us, and we keep grumbling and sweating while treating them like trash.

Take it easier, today’s natural gardeners recommend. Leaves are nature’s free, weed-suppressing, nutrient-providing mulch material and ground cover. Plus, they deliver themselves to your yard — no Amazon truck required.

“Leaves are friends,” said Vancouver urban forester Charles Ray.

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