Leaves piling up on the lawn?
Here’s why you don’t want too many leaves on your turf.
The lawn may soon be covered in piles of leaves.
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Lawns need access to sunlight and airflow, just like all garden plants.
Piles of leaves can smother the grass.
“This buildup also hinders proper air circulation, which can lead to lawn diseases.”
A suffering lawn isn’t going to look good either.
How To Remove Leaves
During the fall, experts advise keeping up with leaf removal.
He advises raking the leaves carefully rather than aggressively, which can pull up healthy or newly established grass.
Some leaves on the grass aren’t an issue.
“Do not leave piles of leaves on your lawn,” says McMahon.
“This might smother and kill the grass.”
She recommends using a mulching mower rather than a regular mower.
Plus, it’s an alternative to putting organic material in the landfill.
Oxygen or green material includes grass clippings, produce scraps, tea bags, and coffee grounds.
Mulch
Mulch has many benefits for the soil and is an easy way to minimize garden maintenance.
Mulch suppresses weeds, retains moisture in the soil, and adds nutrients back to the soil, too.
So how much leaf mulch do you need?
