While everyone loves seeing the leaves change color and cover the ground, did you know those leaves can actually create a lot of damage to your lawn if left untouched?
Besides making your lawn look a little cleaner, picking up your leaves can also help keep your grass healthy. When leaves fall and lay on your lawn, they begin to block the light that is used to help your lawn create nutrients and energy (also known as photosynthesis). Your lawn needs to be able to breathe and be well nourished.
Not only is it important to remove leaves for your grass to continue to photosynthesize, but it is also important to remove the leaves so you do not create rot conditions, having a thick layer of leaves will create a dark and damp climate that will not only smother out weaker plants but it will also create an environment for fungi, disease and insects to breed.
While none of the above may seem like a big deal to you, another fact to consider is leaves left throughout the winter season can become dense and cause real damage to your lawn which will lead to maintenance and increased costs in the Spring when you are preparing your lawn for the warmer seasons. Which is why we strongly urge our clients to follow a good fall maintenance plan that includes leaf removal to prevent extra costs from arriving the following Spring season.
Leaf removal can often times be a tedious and time-consuming job. It is a good idea to hire a professional to come in and remove the leaves for you because a professional can do the job more effectively and efficiently and can do it in a shorter amount of time than you because of the equipment they use.
Leaf removal is an important part of fall lawn maintenance and keeping your lawn healthy and looking great. If you are interested in keeping your lawn in its best shape, give us a call today. We will gladly have one of our professionals come out and do the hard work.
