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I’ve never really understood why people were so obsessed with raking. Fallen leaves are one of the most beautiful fall phenomena. Is it because everyone feels it’s super important to expose their water-wasting lawns? Leaves decompose. And rather quickly. So leaving them where they lie is even better for your lawn anyway (I don’t know how some people might not know this).
Read about the different ways abandoning the rake is the best thing for the environment AND your lawn, and then share with your friends!
Skip the rake and leave the leaves for a healthier, greener yard : TreeHugger
This is great for your garden if you are not obsessed with your lawn, I have sandy soil, known for being poor in nutrients, but mixing the fallen leaves with it proved that it gave my plants a better environment to grow.
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[…] Fall is a time of lovely change. We’re saying goodbye to the summer and time of growth and blossom, and starting the process of rest and rejuvenation. Our outdoor spaces need to be transitioned into dormancy too. There can be many details easily forgotten, like pruning, fertilizing, taking care of the furniture, planting bulbs, and weeding for the last time. It also includes raking the leaves, however, if you don’t mind the look of the leaves, we have posted before how leaving them would be more beneficial for your soil. […]