December 2nd

By Mutt Mulligan

Leave the Leaves Alone?

Leaves are a blast, aren’t they?  I see removing leaves is a big chore in the Fall – and important so your lawn doesn’t get smothered.  But taking all the leaves off of a lawn also interrupts the natural process that returns beneficial nutrients to the soil. Worms, bacteria and other minute organisms eat decaying leaves, creating rich organic material.   Here are some other thoughts on leaves and what to do with them when they cover up your lawn:

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