It’s amazing how much the timing of fall weather dictates the status of your property going into the winter. We've all had years when a sunny November day allows for a thorough leaf raking and final mowing – a great way to put your property to bed for the year. Or it would have been, if the following week’s windstorm hadn't deposited the vast majority of leaves from a neighboring oak tree throughout your lawn and flower beds!
This time of year, it's easy to check out from yard work, especially when it seems you’ve completed the requisite amount of cleanup. However, leaving a blanket of leaves on your lawn through the winter can be detrimental to your turf’s health. Leaves block needed sunlight from reaching your lawn, weakening your turf and making spring rejuvenation difficult. Matted leaves also provide a favorable environment for damaging fungus and insects.
