It’s fall, a season when trees shed their leaves for the winter, and the wind blows them all over your beautiful lawn! Let’s try and answer a question you may have right now – Should you rake the leaves off your beautiful green grass, or do you let them stay?
Do Leaves Help or Hurt Your Lawn?
The natural school of thought encourages keeping leaves on the ground for the following reasons:
The modern school of thought is against this idea of keeping leaves on the ground. According to them:
What approach is the right one? A balanced one!
Don’t leave thick layers of leaves on the ground. Instead, turn them into mulch by mowing over a thin layer in your lawn when the earth is dry. Shredded layers of leaves will ensure that your lawn has some breathing space.
How to Mulch Fallen Leaves
Remember, bag excess amounts of leaves if you see thick layers on the ground so that you don’t stifle your lawn. Another reason to bag leaves will be if you notice a disease or pests growing under them.
Make the most of fall’s abundant gift – leaves, by using them properly and see your lawn grow healthy, naturally! In need of tips to prep your lawn during fall? Get in touch with Greenskeeper’s lawn care experts to guide you every step of the way. Better still, we can take care of your lawn for you! Check out our service programs or contact us to learn more.
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