Compost saves our bogs

IT’S been a long time since we’ve seen such a profusion of autumnal shades so late in the year.

Trees are holding onto their coats of many colours for longer than usual — prolonged calm weather being a factor here — but the leaves are beginning to fall on lawns, paths and forest floors.

Brushing and gathering leaves is a chore for many of us, especially when drains are blocked and walkways slippery. However, leaves can provide very useful mulch for gardens.