There’s a big debate in gardening circles about whether to leave the leaves on your lawn or grab a rake and clear them up. While I know what I think is best, I put the question to lawn experts.

With fall in full swing and my yard filled with several large trees, my green expanse of lawn is getting covered with an assortment of brightly colored leaves. While I enjoy the dark brown and rusty autumnal colors, I’m the first one to be out there with my rake, clearing away the leaves.

But am I getting it right? I posed the question to garden experts to get both sides of the argument. Should you rake fallen leaves from your lawn or leave them be?

Why you should rake the leaves away

“It’s best to rake leaves off your lawn during autumn because thick layers can smother the grass, blocking light

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