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Trees Change with the Seasons
As the temperature drops and the seasons change from fall to winter a trees hormones begin a process called abscission. This process is where special cells on a tree actively cut off it’s leaves in time for the cold winter. The reason trees lose their leaves is to conserve water and energy for itself. But the leaves are still very useful to the environment when they fall to the ground. Leaves can be a form of natural mulch that keeps weeds from growing and it also fertilizes the soil as it breaks down. So maybe it’s time we let the leaves stay where they fall!
Trees Change with the Seasons
As the temperature drops and the seasons change from fall to winter a trees hormones begin a process called abscission. This process is where special cells on a tree actively cut off it’s leaves in time for the cold winter. The reason trees lose their leaves is to conserve water and energy for itself. But the leaves are still very useful to the environment when they fall to the ground. Leaves can be a form of natural mulch that keeps weeds from growing and it also fertilizes the soil as it breaks down. So maybe it’s time we let the leaves stay where they fall!