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Autumn Leaf Management: Tools to Make That Backbreaking Job Easier

Autumn Leaves-300x200 in  and homeexteriorWhen the blustery, fall winds kick up, a cascading display of leaves takes over the sky. Autumn is a beautiful time of year, even though it does mark the end of summer. Until next spring, you’re not going to see rich colors in nature for a while, so it’s worthwhile to relish in the changes before the white of winter sets in. Raking leaves might not be the way you envision enjoying a crisp October day, but it’s a task you will want to tackle if preserving your lawn is important to you.

Ever watch your neighbors working outside during the changing seasons? Some are lackadaisical with the yard maintenance while others seem to be out there every day working on something whether it’s mowing, raking leaves, snow blowing, etc. Of course, every homeowner is different — some prefer to bag the grass clippings while others don’t mind and the same goes for leaves. For some people, it’s true that raking leaves is an aesthetic choice, but the reason behind collecting the fall foliage is more than just that.

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