Efficiently removing fallen leaves from your garden

Don’t leave those leaves untouched

Fallen leaves can be a bit of a headache for gardeners, as they can smother plants, attract pests, and make your garden look untidy. But fear not – with the right tools and a little bit of elbow grease, it’s easy to remove fallen leaves from your garden and keep it looking its best. Here’s how to do it:

Gather your tools

To remove fallen leaves from your garden you’ll can use a few tools, such a rake, a leaf blower, or even a mulch-capable lawn mower! Make sure your tools are in good working order, and consider investing in a leaf blower with a vacuum and mulching function if you want to save yourself some time and effort.

Rake or blow the leaves into piles

Start by raking the leaves into piles, making sure to get the leaves off of your lawn and out of your flower beds. If you have a lot of leaves, it may be best to divide your garden into sections and tackle each one separately. It might be a good idea to use a leaf blower to get the bulk of the leaves together in one place for easier raking. Gathering all the leaves into one place makes collection and disposal much easier.

Mulch the leaves

If you have a leaf blower with a mulching function, you can use it to shred the leaves into smaller pieces. This will make it easier to dispose of the leaves, and it will also help to enrich your soil with organic matter.

Dispose of the leaves

Once you’ve mulched the leaves, it’s time to dispose of them. You can add them to your compost pile, use them as a mulch around your plants, or put them into your brown bin for garden and food waste collection.

Removing fallen leaves from your garden can be a bit of a chore, but it’s well worth the effort. Not only will it keep your garden looking neat and tidy, but it will also help to keep your plants healthy and free from pests.