13 ABC: Leave the Leaves This Fall

Dr. Todd Crail, a Distinguished University Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Sciences, explains why shredding fallen leaves and leaving them on the yard benefits the ecosystem.

[@JessicaRodman]

I do lawnmowing services for my landlord on our rental property, and I felt bad about chopping up all the leaves, but glad to know it's a good thing! The only thing I'm still worried about, however, are all the eggs laid by insects in fallen leaves. Wouldn't chopping up the leaves still be hurting the environment?

[@bradholben5891]

The legend himself!