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.

Follow Haith’s for more nature-positive tips and updates:

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• https://haiths.com/

#LetTheLeavesLie #NatureSpacePodcast #AutumnGardening #WildlifeFriendly #EcoGardening #NatureWithHaiths