It’s time. They’re out there, you know. Leaves. Thousands of leaves! But this year, leave the rake in the shed and crank up the mower. Your lawn will thank you for it come spring.
Matted leaves aren’t good for grass. They will smother and kill it, but finely mulched leaves add vital nutrients to the soil and also help the lawn retain moisture so the grass doesn’t become overly dry in winter.
Sometimes, you have to make a couple swipes with the mower to mow the leaves finely enough, but the process goes quickly.
Usually, just one cutting of the leaves is sufficient but if the leaves are then excessive, you can always rake and dispose of the last couple weeks of these “tree droppings”.
Another advantage: It is infinitely easier to mow leaves rather than rake them, stash them in black plastic bags and drag them to the curb for the trash man.
It’s time. They’re out there, you know. Leaves. Thousands of leaves! But this year, leave the rake in the shed and crank up the mower. Your lawn will thank you for it come spring.
Matted leaves aren’t good for grass. They will smother and kill it, but finely mulched leaves add vital nutrients to the soil and also help the lawn retain moisture so the grass doesn’t become overly dry in winter.
Sometimes, you have to make a couple swipes with the mower to mow the leaves finely enough, but the process goes quickly.
Usually, just one cutting of the leaves is sufficient but if the leaves are then excessive, you can always rake and dispose of the last couple weeks of these “tree droppings”.
Another advantage: It is infinitely easier to mow leaves rather than rake them, stash them in black plastic bags and drag them to the curb for the trash man.