There’s a slightly quirky aura to Autumn that perky spring and summer just don’t have; we’re big fans of oddness ... oranges and green soybeans. Tree leaf colours have been arriving later ...

But for trees in urban areas, all of those leaves can create big problems for local water systems. Leaves that fall in nature are often left on the ground and naturally decompose into the soil.

It’s autumn, and that means the leaves on the trees are turning beautiful shades of yellow and red, before falling off entirely. It provides cheap entertainment for people and pets. It’s a way ...