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What should I do with fall leaves?
Quick answer
Mulch leaves into the lawn with your mower when the layer is light — it feeds the soil. For heavy cover, shred and use them as free mulch in beds or compost. Don't leave thick wet mats on grass over winter.
Step by step
- 1Mow over light leaf cover
- 2Shred heavy piles
- 3Use shredded leaves in beds
- 4Clear mats before snow
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Common questions
Are leaves good for my lawn?
Shredded leaves are; whole wet mats smother grass.
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