"Mike" wrote in message
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So, I was driving around town (Central NC), and saw a bunch of people
with piles of leaves around their trees, some as high as 3 or 4 feet.
Is this a good idea?

Depends if:
1. They were piling for immediate compost and disposal to another location.
2. Some kind of evergreen with needles vs actual leaves.
3. Were posing so you would ask the question.

Dave