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Have you noticed the leaves in tree circles around campus and wondered why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaf circles around trees provide significant benefits by acting as a natural organic mulch that improves soil health, conserves resources and supports local wildlife and they also look very pretty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Nutrient Recycling – as leaves decompose, they return essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to the soil, acting as a natural slow release fertiliser and reducing the need for synthetic chemical fertilisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Moisture Retention – the layer of leaves helps the soil retain moisture by reducing evaporation, which conserves water and helps trees enjoy drought conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Temperature Regulation – leaves act as a natural insulator, keeping the soil and roots cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting them from temperature extremes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Weed and Grass Suppression – a sufficient layer of leaves block sunlight, which helps suppress the growth of weeds and competing grass around the base of the tree, ensuring the tree gets more water and nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Improved Soil Health – decomposing leaves add valuable organic matter to the soil, which improves its structure, aeration and ability to hold water. This fosters the growth of beneficial microorganisms, earthworms and fungi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Habitat for Wildlife – leaf litter provides crucial cover and habitats for many beneficial insects, pollinators, spiders and small animals, which in turn serve as a food source for birds and other wildlife, supporting local biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Erosion Control – the mulch layer protects bare soil from the direct impact of rain and wind, which helps prevent soil erosion and compaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Cost Effective and Sustainable – using the leaves that fall naturally is a free and eco-friendly alternative to purchasing bagged mulch or sending waste to landfill where it can produce harmful methane gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf42 Protection from Equipment Damage – creating a dedicated circle of leaves or mulch around a tree helps prevent damage to the trunk and root flare that can be caused by mowers and strimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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