Fall got you thinking about raking up those leaves that have fallen all over your yard?
Some experts have recommended for years now that we leave the leaves where they land and a new survey shows more Americans may be fighting the urge to rake and bag autumn’s bounty.
A National Wildlife Federation survey of 1,500 people across the U.S. found that 90% percent of all respondents are willing to leave or repurpose the leaves in their yard to help the environment. If done correctly, leaving your leaves on the ground to decompose does have some environmental benefits, experts say.
“We’ve been promoting this idea of keeping your leaves on your property for the benefit of wildlife and to minimize carbon and methane pollution,” David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation said.
They can help your trees and yard plants as well as the animals living in your yard. At the end of the day, it’s your choice to rake or not to rake your leaves . Here’s what to know.