Why is it necessary for me to pick up the leaves in my yard? Whats the point?

Answer 1

They'll kill the grass. (edit) that is, from blocking out the sun, you'll get bunches of leaves, when the snow comes, smashing them down on the lawn, in the spring you'll have bare patches where this happened.

Leaves are really GOOD for the lawn though, the best thing to do is mulch them into the lawn if you can. (mower with mulching blades (gators))

Answer 2

1) If the leaves are on grass, they will choke the grass out and you'll have nothing.
2)If you leave them, a strong wind will come and put them in your neighbor's yard & they will be very unhappy with you.
3) If it's dry in your area, it's a fire hazard.
4) Snakes, mice, spiders and other creepy crawlies live in there, so that brings them close to home.
5) They look messy.

Answer 3

IMHO, I don't think it is necessary to pick them up. We normally just mow over our leaves so they can decompose and add nutrients into the soil. I will also rake them into my flower and veggie beds to compost naturally and act as a winter mulch. The only reason someone needs to pick up leaves is for a neat appearing yard.

Answer 4

Too thick on yard & will deter Spring grass growth. We mow one more time in fall to chop the leaves. The thicker areas, those mulched leaves are dumped on the vegetable & flower beds. Rake in Spring.

Answer 5

I pile mine up around the base of trees as mulch and fertilizer. Most of my trees have tiny leaves anyway and don't hurt the grass. They fall in between the blades of grass, rot and fertilize the grass. I don't rake them though. I have a lawn mower that has a bagger on it and I just pick them up with it. It also cuts them up even more.

Answer 6

I never bother to rake any leaves. If I did, then more leaves would fall. So, I agree with you - what's the point? I have better things to do with my time. My grass does just fine, whether I rake any leaves or not. And, if it ever dies, that's okay too, because I have better things to do than to mow the lawn. I also never bother to shovel any snow. God brought it, so let him take it away. It will melt, eventually.

Answer 7

I think a lawn sprinkled with leaves is beautiful and I leave them on until they are all flat from rain. But if they are left on the lawn over the winter, the grass can die. This is fine if you want a natural landscape, but not if you like a smooth, green lawn. If it isn't a lot of leaves, you can mow them with the grass and they will become fertilizer for the grass.

Answer 8

If you dont pick up the leaves in you yard and the leaves get wet they will kill your grass and when you rake the leaves up the ground will be very disgusting and moist

Answer 9

Keeps the yard looking nice
Keeps the grass from dying
Maybe the leaves would rot and affect the foundation of your home.

Answer 10

It's mostly for cosmetic appeal. Leaves are good for the environment and wildlife but can make your yard look real ugly depending on the situation. Sometimes it can make your house look beautiful if it's situated in the forest or something like that.