In time, shredded leaves become something called leaf mold, which makes a fabulous mulch. What's more, it does wonders for the soil, and I like the look of it. As for the rest of the shredded leaves, some get put aside for a month or so to be used for mulching my garlic, tender perennials and roses.
It is possible to remove a skin tag by tying a piece of thread or dental floss around it. Basically, by tying some kind of string around the tag you cut off its blood supply. Without any blood supply, the skin tag will eventually fall off.
A mixture of baking soda and castor oil has been used to remove skin tags at home. Mix the baking soda into a thick paste and apply it on to a clean skin tag. Cover the area with a band and leave it overnight. In the morning remove the band and clean the skin tag with warm water. Repeat the procedure for a week or 10 days until the lesion falls off.