Don’t trash those leaves!🍂There’s 100s of $$$ of compost sitting in your lawn #garden #leaves #fall
8 Oct 2026 · 1 min

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In this concise how‑to video, Nicole Johnsey Burke warns viewers not to discard fallen leaves on the curb, explaining that they represent a valuable source of nitrogen‑rich compost worth hundreds of dollars for next year’s garden. She outlines the natural cycle that transforms leaves into soil amendment and demonstrates three simple storage options: a breathable jute or natural bag, a perforated kitchen trash bag, and her preferred DIY leaf‑mold compost bin built from four stakes and chicken wire. By raking leaves, placing them in one of these containers, and letting them decompose over the winter, gardeners can harvest rich compost in a few months, boosting garden productivity.










