Do I Really Need To Rake?

[Double D]

P.S. Our neighbor, mother nature, blows all BLEEPING leaves into our lawn despite my best efforts. But by spring she cuts me some slack.

I hear you there, brother.

I live across the street from a city park with 25+ maple trees. If there's a wind in the wrong direction, there is no question about raking. 12-18 inches deep or more in spots, usually 5 pickup loads of maple leaves, of which I own none.

The joys of homeownership, I guess.

DD

[SkunkedAgain]

Wow, how my simple question really turned into a debate!

I guess that I'll pull out the mower one last time since most of the leaves are on the ground now. I don't think I'll rake. I'll probably have to invite my lawn-loving neighbor over for a beer...although it's mostly his maple tree dumping leaves in our yard, that and the one tree in our yard, which is really owned by the city.

Thanks all!

[crothmeier]

i just borrow the parents rider with bagger and go till full, empty in the pickup, repeat until done. do this 2-3 times a fall then call it good, a few leaves dont hurt, but when you have a 4" thick blanket covering the entire yard, by time spring rolls arouns you will have light green thin grass.

[croixflats]

Like said it comes down to how you want your lawn to look next year and maybe a shot of courtesy towards the neighbors.

Though for me I fear I may be attacked by the mole colony that took over and end up in one of those caverns they created in my back yard.

[paceman]

I will mulch/rake as much as my schedule allows. I actually enjoy doing yardwork. I have a lot of trees and a variety so they drop at different times. I don't mind a few leafs on the yard. Most of my neighborhood tries to keep the yards leaf free. I have heard that too much leaves will lead to a lawn mold?

[chasineyes]

I would love to have a leave problem here in suburbia. Without leaves means no trees which means NO PRIVACY!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy the leaves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Quetico]

Chasineyes- Its not too late to plant a few trees out there. I completely agree with you, trees are good. Great privacy.