Autumn is a great time of year to experience beautiful colors of nature. When the Fall days are bright and the nights chilly, but not freezing, the brightest foliage colors will develop. This is when you will see trees turn bright yellow, orange and red.

Why do leaves change color?

Have you ever wondered why the leaves of trees change colors every year? It is due to a natural process deciduous trees go through to save sugars and survive the winter. During this time, other chemical changes may occur which form additional colors. Some mixtures give rise to the reddish and purplish colors, while others become a brilliant orange.

Why should you schedule leaf removal?

Leaf removal from lawns and landscapes is a common task for homeowners that receive a large amount of fallen leaves. Heavy leaf debris allowed to remain on lawns during winter can cause thinning of the turf by preventing light from reaching the leaves. These lawns are also more susceptible to snow mold, a winter fungal disease, which can cause damage to turf.

What To Do With Fall Leaves

Fallen tree leaves, and grass clippings, are an important source of organic matter. As this yard waste decomposes, phosphorous and nitrogen is released. This is beneficial if decomposition is taking place in a compost pile or garden bed. For those yards with heaving leaf debris, it will be important to actually remove and/or dispose of leaves.

• Raking Leaves
  • Raking the leaves is the most obvious and possibly the most difficult and labor intensive. Choose a windless day to rake leaves so they won’t fly away. Aim for raking leaves before the first frost or snow of the winter season. You can rake whenever leaves have fallen on the ground, but waiting until later in autumn, when most leaves are off trees, is the best time to make your raking chore one and done. The drier the leaves the easier it will be to rake them up.
• Mowing/Mulching Leaves
  • Mowing leaves into Turfgrass is an option using a mulching mower. Tree leaves can be mowed and left on the lawn if a sharp mower blade that finely chops leaves is used. The rule of thumb is if the un-mowed leaf layer is one inch or less thick, it’s okay to mow and not bag leaves. After mowing, the mowed leaf layer should not be thick enough to mat and suffocate grass. For healthy lawns, mow or remove tree leaves from lawns on a regular basis.
• Leaf Blower/Vacuum
  • If your property has several large trees you may want to consider using a high powered leaf blower/vacuum. While renting heavy duty equipment like this may be physically and financially daunting, this may be a good option for those with a large lawn and heavy leaf debris. 

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