Fall foliage, with its shades of brown, red, purple, orange, and yellow, looks mesmerizing! But, only till leaves don’t fall on the ground. After your lawn plants have shed leaves, the lawn becomes a chaotic mess to be cleaned. A lawn needs many things to survive, remain healthy, and be disease-free. In the cooler months of autumn, too, the lawn needs good care to survive the coming winter and stay full and thick. Leaf removal as part of landscaping services is an essential step for this. If you neglect dead leaf removal, your lawn will be deprived of sunlight, a critical constituent of photosynthesis. It will eventually result in grass getting suffocated. Also, it will block moisture from evaporating and act as a safe haven for dangerous pests. Weaker grass, deprived of sunlight, is less likely to ward off pests and diseases on its own. Often, people get tempted to let nature have its way and let the dead leaves rot where they fall. But we have reasons why it should not be done.
Dangers of Mould, Fungi, and Disease
Besides blocking sunlight necessary for photosynthesis, an additional hazard of letting dead leaves lie is the growth of mould, fungi, and diseases. It also happens that decomposing leaves release toxic gases such as Methane, which further harm the grass and nearby bushes. In a way, the nutrition absorption capacity of the soil is also negatively affected. By opting for landscaping services, one can remove the lawn’s dead leaves professionally without harming the lawn’s soil, letting the ground breathe and get sufficient sunlight and atmospheric nutrients necessary for the lawn to thrive.
Not only the utilitarian purpose of better lawn health is served by leaf removal, but a clutter-free lawn is also aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, a well-maintained lawn greatly benefits a property’s curb appeal. A certain inviting vibe gets imbibed into the overall look and feel, which visitors and residents find pleasing. Not to mention that leaf removal eliminates the tiny spaces which breed pests and pathogens. A landscaping service encompassing a good leaf removal strategy promotes beauty and utility.
Leaf Removal Techniques
Removing leaves from your garden can sometimes be quite an easy process. Leaf rake can be used to accumulate the leaves into heaps. For this, one has to start from one end and slowly keep moving to the other. Wearing gloves while raking leaves is very helpful in preventing fatigue. After gathering leaves, use a blower or vacuum pump to make the next steps easier. The collection of leaves becomes more manageable, and they can be further mulched to be used in lawn as organic fertilizer. Undergoing regular leaf removal from your lawn makes it vibrant and in good shape throughout the year.
Another convenient method is using a lawn mower with an attached bag. You have to set the mover to its high settings and keep moving it over areas covered by leaves. This way, your leaves will be cut into small pieces and gathered in one place. Now, you can either dispose of those or use them for mulching. Whatever method you use, remember the crucial aspect is removing dead leaves.
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