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Fallen leaves are an important resource for a variety of birds, mammals, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and more -- providing habitat and food all winter long!
To support your backyard ecosystem, rake your leaves into a pile and leave them there.
Better yet, don't rake at all!
"But the leaves will kill the grass" -- that's a common misconception.
Running over fallen leaves with a lawn mower will chop the leaves into fine pieces, so they can remain in place while still allowing the grass to breathe, and the leaves also provide a natural source of vital nutrients to enhance your lawn year after year.
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