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Pickerel frog with rectangular dark spots nestled among fallen brown leaves and green plants beside a stone.

Is a messy autumn garden really a problem? From vitamin-packed leaf confetti to the final lawn-mowing dilemma, relish the beauty of letting nature do some of the work while helping wildlife thrive.

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November 01, 2026

by Mary Stone

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Fall Cleanup, Late Fall Garden To-dos, Lawn Alternatives, Leaf mold, Protecting Pollinators, Shagbark Hickory

Mary E. Stone:
Landscape Designer, Writer, Speaker, Podcaster, and Owner of Stone Associates Landscape Design & Consulting

I am grateful for the joy of helping others beautify their surroundings which often leads to sharing encouragement and life experiences--the inspiration for my column and podcast.

It's more than about gardens... it’s about learning and growing as we share Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries in the garden of life…

Thank you for dropping by, Mary

The Beauty of Leaving Things Be