Once the trees begin to shed their leaves, there seems to be no end to it. Just yesterday you gathered all the papers together and the next morning there is no sign of your work. For some it's a nuisance, for others it's rubbing their hands and looking forward to the challenge of the new day. With the tips for raking leaves on this page, all gardeners will soon enjoy the work.
What should you pay attention to when raking leaves?
When raking leaves, certain areas should be left out, as leaves in beds serve as fertilizer, winter protection and winter quarters for useful small animals. Rake carefully in spring to avoid damaging new shoots. Proper tools such as leaf brooms or lawnmowers can make the process easier.
Leave out certain areas
Not only because the leaves quickly become overwhelming in the fall if you don't rake them up regularly, it is very important that you remove the leaves from the garden. This is not just for visual reasons, especially on lawns. Unlike plants and flowers, grass does not stop growing in late fall. The stalks therefore need energy, which they obtain through photosynthesis, the conversion of light and oxygen into sugar. Leaves left lying around prevent sunlight and air circulation, which is why brown, dried-out spots form on the green area. The situation is different in the beds. Leaves that remain lying around prove to be quite useful here because they serve
- as fertilizer
- as winter protection
- as winter quarters for useful small animals
What to pay attention to?
While you can radically remove the leaves in the fall, you should be a little more careful in the spring. At this time, crocuses and other new shoots sprout on the green area. Under no circumstances should you rake these out of the ground. The signs of spring never grow back again. Instead of a rake, it's better to use a leaf broom (€14.00 on Amazon).
Useful tools
If you are already a little physically weak, you should use a lawnmower instead of a rake. Thanks to electrical support, you not only save yourself bending down, but also a lot of time.
You can read how to dispose of your raked leaves here.
