Trees benefit us in many
ways, although we may not think their leaves are very useful in the
fall! And leaf raking may not be your favorite fall activity, but it's
an important one. If the leaves stay on the ground through the winter,
they could pack down and smother the grass. Dry leaves rake up easier
than wet ones, which tend to stick to the grass. The leaves you rake up are not valueless.Pound
for pound, the leaves from Oaks, Maples and Elms contain twice as much
calcium, phosphorus and magnesium as manure does. The other item to be
aware of is if the tree or shrub is diseased or has diseased leaves,
then these leaves really do need to be removed from around the tree so
as not too spread the disease again next year. These leaves however can
be used in the garden or flower bed.
