I prefer to use leaf litter as mulch in my yard. It’s free! Since I have a natural area on two sides of my yard it’s easy to leave fallen limbs and brush piles there. I am experiencing some bird strikes in the spring so I need to work on that.
I currently have a blank slate to work with. I want to use native plants to attract the most wildlife possible. I plan on adding a vegetable garden, greenhouse, shed, sitting areas, trees, planting beds, rain garden.