Fall is in full swing, and, for many people, that means raking leaves.

But, what if you just left them on the ground?

There’s a lot of talk about the “Leave the Leaves” movement.

Spencer Campbell, plant clinic manager at the Morton Arboretum, encourages people to get involved.

Leaves make great insulation, compost and enrichment for garden soil, Campbell said.

Leaves also act as nature’s insulation, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures and providing shelter for seeds that will sprout in spring, he said.

“When we spread mulch in our gardens, we’re mimicking how nature forms a protective, nourishing layer of leaf litter,” Campbell said.

will you be taking part in the moevement?