It's fall, and you're aware of what it means - leaves everywhere! They can be quite a burden; however, this guide can help you manage the fall leaves. It is possible to keep a few around instead of removing them all. Find out more here!

Raking Leaves Tips

There is no one who enjoys the backbreaking task of raking a huge yard. Learn to quickly rake leaves to complete the task in a short time:

• Rake the leaves downhill and also with the wind. Let gravity assist you by raking leaves to the side as much as you can. If your lawn is flat, focus on making a rake in the direction that the wind is going.

• Mow instead of rake. When you are at the beginning of fall and still have the lawn mowed, you can skip the raking step and proceed to mow. Take the bag off so that the grass clippings, as well as leaf fragments, fall back onto the lawn. This reduces the work involved and allows essential nutrients to be returned back to the soil.

• Make use of a leaf blower. It allows you to move around in an upright position and blow the leaves into piles or suck them up for mulch or to start a heap of compost.

• Find a rake that feels comfortable. If you are looking to buy a rake, choose one that fits your body. If it is more comfortable, then the simpler it is to use and make the task easier.

• Wear gloves and a mask for dust to help safeguard your hands and lungs when you are cleaning the yard.

Then, you can put the leaves in a bag.

After you've put the leaves in an arrangement, it's time to put them in bags:

• Leaves can be raked onto a tarp: Once you are able to transport leaves to another area. You can also put them into trash bags, which is easier than removing them manually.

• Make use of leaf scoops: They can be used to increase their reach, allowing you to gather a huge amount in one go.

• Utilize trash funnels: The frames are made of aluminum that keeps your garbage bag open and makes it much easier to fill it with leaves. It is also possible to have them placed on the side so that you can directly rake the leaves into the garbage.

Reusing Some of Your Leaves

There's no reason to get rid of your leaves this autumn. Use a few of them to serve you by using these suggestions to reuse leaves:

• Create compost. The dead leaves constitute the primary material in the compost pile. Make one this fall, and you'll be able to make nutrient-rich soil to plant in your garden the following spring.

• Make mulch. Do not neglect to remove some leaves beneath trees and plants, which will decay during winter. So, you'll have less mulch in spring.

• Keep your garden safe from the cold winter months. Protect delicate plants by covering them with dead leaves to shield them from the worst of winter's cold.

• Make leaf crafts. Prior to your start of raking, choose the most stunning leaves in your yard to push against the insides of a large book. You now have the basis for creating cute crafts at home, like leaf bookmarks with laminated leaves as well as leaf prints, fall garlands, and much more.