FALL QUICK TIP #4
It’s that time of year again for tree leaves to change to bright red, orange, and yellow shades and then fall to the ground. Beautiful, right? Well, not exactly. Visually, the change in tree colors is delightful, and the fallen leaves also bring a sense of beauty. But, if you’ve just seeded or re-seeded your lawn, falling leaves can be a problem. So how can you protect grass seed when leaves are falling?
New seedlings need water, air, and optimal temperatures to germinate. Accumulating too many leaves on your grass can smother your seeds and prevent them from sprouting. So, if you’ve seeded during the height of leaves falling, removing them with light raking or blowing is best.
We prefer blowing leaves because it’s less labor-intensive. Although, no matter what method you choose, caution should be taken when removing leaves to avoid disturbing too many seeds or damaging new sprouts. Thus, try to limit the area you walk through and gently rake or blow leaves into garden beds or onto hard surfaces for removal. Following these steps and repeating them until all leaves have fallen will help protect your grass seeds.
Check out a quick video to see how to remove leaves with a blower.