This is the time of year when you wonder why you have so many trees in your yard. They provide shade in the summer and beautiful leaves in the early autumn, but now the leaves are all over your yard, and that means raking.
Many people rake their leaves into piles, and either burn them or have the local trash company haul them away. Using a leaf blower can make your job easier, and at the same time save those leaves' nutrients for your spring flowers and plants.
A Leaf Blower Can Make It Easy
Put away that rake and use a hand-held leaf blower to remove your leaves. If you have a large yard, try a gasoline-powered leaf blower. It can allow you to reach those far away areas. You'll wish you had put away that rake years ago. A few tips for using a gasoline-powered leaf blower:
- Always wear ear and eye protection.
- Park your car in the garage and close your house windows, as there may be a lot of dust.
- Be considerate of your neighbors and use the blower when everyone should be awake.
Leaves are Nutritious
Leaves may contain 50 to 80 percent of the nutrients that a tree takes in during the year. Don't burn or throw away those nutrients--use them for your plants in the spring and summer. After blowing your leaves into piles, use a lawn bag or wheelbarrow to place them into a compost container. If you add some grass clippings, and turn the leaves every so often, you can have nutritious food for your flowers and plants next season.
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