Should You Rake or Mulch Your Fall Leaves?

Fall can be a fun time for many, with leaves turning into a whole kaleidoscope of color. However, once those leaves strut their stuff, they fall off the tree and can be a pain in the backside for homeowners around the country. This has created a very highly contested discussion amongst homeowners about the proper way to deal with fallen leaves.

Looking at the U.S. National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) Leave the Leaves Report, we've learned that homeowners generally fall into three groups: those who leave their leaves, rake their leaves, or mulch their leaves.

Each decision has its advantages, disadvantages, and environmental impacts that we'll look at below.

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