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Advantages to mulching leaves:
*Reduces effort
*May increase the quality of the soil
*May be cheaper (no costs for extra fuel, labor or disposal)
Disadvantages to mulching:
*May smother grass if leaves pile up too quickly, especially when wet
*May require more frequent mowing
*May require a mulching mower
*May not work if you have a lot of pine trees
Advantages of collecting/raking leaves:
*de-thatch in the process
*Provides brown matter for the compost pile
*May give the lawn a "cleaner" appearance
*May be a better solution in areas with many pine trees
Disadvantages of collecting leaves:
*Can be more labor-intensive
*Can be more expensive, for plastic bags and fuel
*Some localities do not provide leaf pickup
*Some localities do not allow for leaves to be disposed of in the landfill
When it comes to your lawn, you may have to try both techniques to see what works best for you. Or, consider using a combination of these autumn clean-up methods depending on the time of year, weather and conditions in your yard. Call us today and we can help you figure out what is the best for your lawn and budget as you seek to be a good steward of your property.
