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Leave it! The Benefits of Leaves in Your Yard

October 9, 2026 by Michelle Magnus Brown

white house with lawn with fall leaves scattered on it and a tree with autumnal colors

New research shows a simple truth: your lawn wants you to let autumn leaves stay put, settle in, and work their magic. And yes—your grass will thank you for it. Following are the benefits of leaves in your yard: MULCHING IS THE SECRET Mulching is the Secret: Let’s be clear: we’re not saying leave your lawn buried under knee-high drifts of leaves. The trick is mulching. Simply running over the leaves with a mower breaks them into smaller pieces that settle naturally into the grass. This keeps your lawn healthy without smothering it and also speeds up decomposition. A mulched layer looks neat, nourishes the soil, and saves you hours of raking—making it a win for both your lawn and your Saturday schedule. Mulching with your lawnmower also keeps whole leaves from clogging neighborhood … [Read more...] about Leave it! The Benefits of Leaves in Your Yard

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