Letting the Leaves Lie This Autumn: A Simple Step for a Healthier Bird Garden and Happier Wildlife

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Naturespace with Haith's

Haith's and Simon King, FLS

33 episodes

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Explore the wonders of nature with Naturespace with Haith’s. Hosted by Simon King and featuring guests like Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin, and Shaun Wallace, this podcast delves into bird feeding, natural history, and the ecosystems that sustain life. Nature is at the heart of our economy, health, and future, but it’s under threat (yes, we watch David Attenborough too!). There’s no Planet B—let’s make space for nature in our lives, at home or in a commercial setting. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or search Naturespace with Haith’s on your favourite platform. Learn more at www.haiths.com.

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Letting the Leaves Lie This Autumn: A Simple Step for a Healthier Bird Garden and Happier Wildlife

Naturespace with Haith's

9 minutes 51 seconds

11 months ago

Letting the Leaves Lie This Autumn: A Simple Step for a Healthier Bird Garden and Happier Wildlife

Welcome back to Naturespace with Haith’s! In this episode, Simon dives into the unexpected benefits of letting fallen leaves lie in our gardens this autumn. Discover how a ‘less is more’ approach to autumn garden care can benefit the soil, support local wildlife, and even reduce your workload! Simon shares his personal experiences with this hands-off method and explains why leaving leaves might be the easiest, most impactful way to create a nature-friendly garden space. 🍁🌱

Tune in to find out:

How fallen leaves act as natural fertiliser and protect soil moisture.
Why insects, birds, and other wildlife love a leafy layer.
Tips for integrating this simple practice into your garden, with Simon’s own observations and results.

Let’s rethink garden ‘tidiness’ and find simple, sustainable ways to partner with nature!

Episode Highlights:

Intro to Naturespace with Haith’s
Why letting leaves lie matters: a fresh perspective on autumn gardening
Personal experience: what happened when Simon tried this in his garden
The role of leaves in supporting local wildlife and soil health
Encouraging listeners to give it a try and see the benefits for themselves
Closing thoughts and invitation to join the conversation

Join the Conversation: Have you tried leaving the leaves in your garden? Share your experience with us on social media or reach out through Naturespace with Haith's! Let's make this autumn a little wilder together.

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