Why Rake Leaves?

The reason you have to rake all the leaves is because lawns have to breathe too. Rake all the leaves that fall to the ground so that lawn and soil can get oxygen. Rake deeply to remove thatch, which is a layer of dead grass material. Shred the leaves and shatter them so that your lawn will have some nutrition.

In the fall in the northern part of the United States, the weather is perfect for grass growth. The roots of the lawn strengthen as well. Kentucky is known for its beautiful growing grass. It’s called Kentucky bluegrass. However, if there is a thick layer of leaves on to the grass, then the growth will stop because the sunlight can’t reach the grass. If you don’t want to rake the leaves, you can also mow the lawn. Then the leaves will be shredded into small bits which will nourish the lawn.

The right way to rake leaves is to get out all the thatch or dead grass material. It won’t do any good if you lightly go over your lawn, leaving behind the thatch. Serious thatch problems can be resolved with raking. To rake correctly, rake deeply. If there were a thick mat of leaves or leaves wet from the rains, then leaving the leaves on the grass for three or four days is too long! Thick, wet leaves must be removed as soon as possible.

Many people are using leaf blowers, which as a new technology is polluting. Not only does the large motor result in noise pollution, the leaf blower also pollutes the air. Raking does an more efficient job.