Sun was probably a factor, and I don't think I watered it enough off the start, plus you never know how well they get watered in the store. And just over two months; I'm pretty happy I kept it alive that long. :)

Oh nice. Our leaves have to go in yard waste bags for collection. Free compost is a good thing to have :) I also didn't know about burying leaves in the garden, I pulled all of mine out when I did the first weed of the season.