Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fall is here and so are the colorful leaves. Many people adore autumn. What’s not to like? There’s the shift to cooler weather and ...

Raking leaves can be a charming and nostalgic task for some individuals, but for others, it can easily become overwhelming. This is especially true for people who have large properties or who are ...

Leaving fallen leaves in your yard supports healthy soil and acts as free mulch. Raking and removing leaves can disrupt natural nutrient cycles and increase the need for fertilizers. Unless leaves are ...

Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually true? Well … it depends. Raking leaves does offer a number of advantages, ...

Using an ergonomic rake and raking in small, smooth strokes can reduce back strain. Make raking easier by removing leaves before they become wet with rain or freeze to the ground. Dividing lawns into ...

Put down the rake, and back away from the leaves. Dry, dead leaves may be unsightly to your neighbors, but they are great wildlife habitat for a slew of creatures, according to David Mizejewski, a ...

Fall is the time of year when leaves begin to fall and the weather takes a turn below freezing. While the trees no longer need the leaves, animals do. Insects and reptiles live in the leaves, ...

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Generic photo of a film camera. Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually true? Well … it depends. Raking leaves ...