The season for leaf cleanups is here!
The question is…should you mulch them or remove them?
The answer depends on how many leaves your are dealing with.
If its an amount you can easily mulch with a lawn mower, then mulch them! Leaves are good for your lawn, they are a natural fertilizer and provide valuable nutrients for your soil and turf.
However, if you’re dealing with and excessive amount of leaves that cannot be mulch, you’re going to need to remove them. Leaves can be problematic for your lawn if you have too many. Thick barriers of leaves over your lawn can smother the turf underneath. Add moisture on top of that thick barrier, and things will get even worse.
If you still want the benefit of mulched leaves, then just leave some behind when removing.
Whatever you do, don’t ignore them. Ignoring them will either rob you of the benefits they provide…or damage your lawn.
