leaves as mulch

I live in central IL and in late fall I chop up leaves and till them into my vegetable garden. Is this a good idea?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 09/27/2015 @ 3:36 pm

Yes, this is fine. As long as the leaves do not come from diseased or pest infested plants, they are actually quite beneficial for the soil.

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