I hate raking, as does everyone I know. It’s hard work, tedious and incredibly frustrating. But, as luck would have it, here’s a little-known tip you can make use of - which means that you don’t actually have to rake. Not only is this a labor-saving trick for you, it’s also very good for your lawn’s vitality.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Agriculture Department state that this method works especially well with oak tree leaves. This foliage decomposes very slowly, providing the lawn with stronger and more enduring nitrogen levels. So, if you have an oak tree in your garden, you are particularly fortunate.
However, they also suggest we try this method ONLY if we believe the trees the leaves have fallen from have no leaf diseases, like leaf spot, anthracnose or apple scab. To stop these leaves from re-infecting the roots of the tree you should remove these leaves from your lawn the old-fashioned way.
Hopefully now you won’t have to do anymore raking. So, good luck with your lawns this fall!
H/T: tiphero.com
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