Posted on November 23rd, 2016
The last of the leaves are slowly but surely making their way down from the treetops. If there’s still a considerable amount of leaves still on your lawn, you might want to get out there and remove them. Leaving them could result in a poor looking lawn next spring.
A Leaf Covered Lawn
Allowing leaves to cover your lawn so that you can’t see even a single blade of grass is terrible for the health of your lawn. These leaves will block the much-needed sunlight that the grass needs, as well as preventing moisture underneath from properly evaporating. Constant moisture underneath these leaves can cause fungus to grow, thus causing dead spots.
Removing Frequently
Every homeowner should remove the leaves from their lawn every couple of weeks throughout the fall. Removing them a single time in the middle of October isn’t going to cut it. So if you haven’t touched your lawn since then, head outside and get to it before your lawn suffers damage that will severely inhibit its growth for the following spring.
Should You Mulch?
Most people will dump the leaves from their lawn into the woods, or place them in piles at the edge of the driveway. However, you can shred these leaves using a lawn mower to create a natural mulch. It’s not recommended to completely cover your lawn in this mulch, but you can spread a small amount around at least once per season.
A few leaves on the lawn never hurt anyone, but a thick layer of them can certainly kill your lawn for the upcoming spring season. When you need a professional to tend to your lawn, trees, and shrubs for the coming winter, contact Turf Unlimited. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (888) 649-9919.
