Once the trees have started to shed their leaves, there seems to be no end to it. Only yesterday you collected all the sheets and the next morning there is nothing left of your work. An annoyance for some, others rub their hands and look forward to the challenge of the new day. With the tips for raking leaves on this page, all gardeners will soon enjoy their work.
Leaves can be easily removed from the lawn with a rake
Cut out certain places
It is very important that you remove the leaves from the garden, not only because the leaves quickly take over in autumn if you do not rake them up regularly. Especially on the lawn, this is not just for visual reasons. Unlike plants and flowers, lawns do not stop growing in late fall. The stalks therefore need energy, which they gain during photosynthesis, the conversion of light and oxygen into sugar. Leaves that remain lying there prevent the sun's rays and air circulation, which is why brown, dried-up spots form on the green area.
The situation is different in the beds. Leaves left behind prove to be quite useful here, because they serve
- as fertilizer
- as winter protection
- as winter quarters for useful small animals
Pay attention to what?
While you can radically remove the leaves in autumn, you should be a little more careful in spring. At this time, crocuses and other new shoots sprout on the green area. Don't rake them out of the ground. The heralds of spring never grow back a second time. Instead of a rake, it is better to use a leaf rake.
Useful tools
Anyone who is already a bit physically ailing should use the lawn mower instead of the rake. Thanks to electrical support, you not only save yourself bending over, but also a lot of time.
Read here how to dispose of your raked leaves.