Hang up your rake and rev up your lawnmower

You already have to mow your lawn so why not kill two birds with one stone? Not only is it easier to mulch your leaves, but it is also environmentally friendly and better for your lawn. The shredded leaves will break down and decompose into your lawn improving your soil and adding nutrients back into your turf using the natural recycling process. Make sure to take the grass catcher off your mower before mulching so that they can remain on your lawn.

Do not let all the leaves sit over the winter

It is okay to let SOME leaves sit over the winter, however, if there is more than 10-20% surface coverage you will need to mulch them. Allowing a bed of leaves to sit over the winter will suffocate your turf and can cause the growth of snow mold. Also, any leaves left behind can restrict airflow and sunlight inhibiting growth and leave your lawn looking unhealthy lawn in spring. Remember the prep for your spring lawn starts the fall before!

Raking works too

While mulching has many benefits over raking, if you prefer to rake that works too! It is definitely more work and you will miss out on some of the benefits of mulching such as adding organic material back into your soil. However, it is much better to rake or mulch leaves rather than leaving them over the winter making your lawn susceptible to disease. Also, it may be necessary to rake your lawn as opposed to mulching if you experience very heavy leaf coverage. If you have many larger trees and the layer of leaves on your lawn is exceptionally dense, rake some leaves then mulch what is left over for the best results. This will ensure that the amount of shredded leaves on your lawn is more manageable and will easily decompose.

If you have any questions regarding the condition of your fall lawn, contact Weed Man today!

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For decades, Weed Man Picton has created outdoor yards and landscapes that customers are proud to call home. From lawn fertilization to weed control, integrated pest management and everything in between, Weed Man has a lawn care program for every lawn.

Prince Edward County’s expert is Paula Kelly –  owner of the Weed Man franchise at 74 Mitchells Crossroad. It was managed and operated by Paula’s parents from 1993 to 1999 before passing on the proprietorship to Reg and Paula, and their staff of experts.

If you’re interested in improving the health of your lawn, ask about the “Most Popular” lawn care program. However, each lawn is different and your Weed Man technician will advise you if anything pops up during a scheduled visit.