Do fall leaves kill the grass if you don't rake them up?

Answer 1

It depends how much leaves. Usually you can just leave them and the grass would be fine. But you need to clean it up eventually for winter so when spring comes, the grass can grow better.

Answer 2

I normally leave my leaves on the grass until early spring. Depends on where you live. I live in N.TX and I remove my fallen leaves in mid march. Good luck. Also another thought you might try raking the leaves if you see discolored grass you should remove them quickly.

Answer 3

Yes the leaves will cause mold, the grass won't get sun light or oxygen.

Just rake up the leaves and add it to your compost. It will then be good for gardening veggies and other plants.

Answer 4

Probably eventually but today is so bleeping windy here I think all of our leaves have blown into Canada!!!! Seriously though, the leaves can hold in the moisture making it a good growing environment for bad things that can kill your grass.

Answer 5

they would actually help to keep the grass insulated (if you are in an area with snow). If they are still there in the spring, you need to rake them up or the grass WILL die - it needs light and air.

Answer 6

I never rake. From an ecological standpoint, leaves provide nourishment once they decompose; after all, soil is decomposed plant matter mixed with minerals. I do, however, run a lawnmower over them so they decompose faster.

Answer 7

Yes, you don't need every last leaf raked up, but get most of them.

Answer 8

Depends. How much of your grass is covered. If it is only scattered leaves they will decompose and add nitrates to your lawn making it healthier.

Answer 9

yes, also if you mow the grass and leave the cut grass, (if it was sort of long) it will die in those places,

Answer 10

Some won't but a lot will. Short and to the point!