I like leaves on the ground, think they're pretty, and nutrients going back is bonus. Can't explain this to people who consider them unsightly garbage and insist on raking it all up though!
Though summer is another thing, kind of have to get collected otherwise they turn into fuel :S
You threw me for a moment; leaves turning to fuel isn't really something we had to worry about in Wales! 😆
I love autumn leaves on the ground. Probably a good job most of it happens in autumn here, so they're mostly gone by summer.