Plants which produce spectacular leaf colour in autumn generally look their most ... The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking news brand, providing global news, commentary and analysis ...

Don’t let the weather stop you, check out some free, fun activities you ... You could create a lovely autumn mobile, pine cone bird feeder and leaf prints with crayons or paint.

Most leaves can be turned into leaf mould, but some take longer to compost ... Store in a shady spot and the following autumn the leaves will have rotted down into a rich, crumbly mixture that ...