Leaves Are Falling As The Season Changes. Should I Rake Them Or Leave Them?
As temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall, many of us reach for rakes to tidy up our yards. But what if, instead of raking, bagging, and tossing those leaves, you let them. Some experts have recommended for years now that we leave the leaves where they land and a new survey shows more americans may be fighting the urge to rake and bag. Should you rake your leaves this fall? Experts say no, citing better health for your garden, lawn, and the environment.
Researchers have developed guidelines to know when to rake. If less than 50% of the lawn is covered with leaves, raking is not necessary, but running the lawn mower over the. While many experts say you shouldn’t rake your leaves because moths and other beneficial bugs use them for laying eggs, home and garden pests like to call dying plant.