To prepare for the cold temperatures ahead, the trees in your yard will break their connection to their leaves, leaving your lawn a mess. You might consider a few options: Not raking leaves at all ...

And you were probably told that this was so the yard would look tidier and the leaves wouldn't kill the grass. This myth has probably sold more rakes and bags than anything else. And while raking ...

As a lifelong New Englander, I know that raking leaves in the fall is an expected part of life. It’s commonly understood that you should clean up every last leaf from your yard before the snow ...

And as the leaves fall, many homeowners face the daunting task of raking and bagging them ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that yard trimmings, including leaves and grass ...

After all, I love gardening and yard work, and with less raking to do, I’d have lots of time on my hands. Here are his ideas. 1. Relax and watch. “Just sit and enjoy your morning coffee while ...

This annual event poses a common question for homeowners: Should they rake the leaves in their yard, or let nature take its course? While there is no definitive answer, several factors should be ...

Nature experts have a message for anyone with a lawn heading into autumn: Step away from the rake. As the weather turns ... piles of leaves before your yard sees results. Experts suggest leaving ...

I can’t wait to get into the yard this spring ... of surface channels if voles turned the lawn into their winter home. Raking is a good place to begin remedying what winter left behind.

Looking for a reason not to rake your leaves this fall? There are plenty of them, officials said. “If raking and bagging fall leaves is an outdoor chore you dread, listen up!” the Michigan ...