STOP! Drop that rake!
Fall is here and that means so are the falling autumn leaves. We all know just how back breaking raking up fallen leaves can be. Believe it or not, those beautiful autumn leaves contain some the best nutrients for your lawn and garden and allowing them to naturally decompose on your lawn and in your gardens is mutually beneficial to you and your environment.
Leaving fallen leaves where they lay or raking them into your garden and allowing them to naturally decompose helps retain moisture in your soil and adds necessary nutrients that will give your lawn and gardens a strong boost come spring. This natural fertilization process reduces the use of artificial fertilizers which contain chemicals that can be harmful to humans, animals and our environment.
So drop those rakes, start enjoying Autumn, save your back, and help save our environment!
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