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Why do we rake leaves, and what may happen to your lawn if you don’t rake leaves?
You can reap many rewards from raking leaves from your lawn, which is why it’s so common during the fall season. Not only will your yard look nicer but raking fallen leaves can provide many benefits to your lawn health. 

 

Here are just some of the benefits to picking up leaves in your yard:

Prevents diseases from growing and damaging lawn health.
Allows sunlight and rain to easily access your lawn.
Improves air circulation, helping your lawn to breathe.
Fallen leaves can be composted and recycled back into your lawn, flowerbeds, or garden. 
Exercise and fresh air for your own health!

 

But what happens if you don’t rake your leaves? If you leave your fallen leaves to lie around for a long time, this can be harmful in many ways. Here are just some of the potential implications if you don’t rake the leaves on your lawn:

Create a fungal disease on your lawn.
Block oxygen and sunlight from your lawn
Cause a slip hazard.
Attract unwanted wildlife. 

 

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