In this Oak Bay News article, Dan Sharp from Davey's Victoria, British Columbia office explains what to do with leaves after they fall. 

Posted: November 14, 2024

Aside from ailments, one longtime Greater Victoria arborist recommends leaving the leaves this fall.

That may mean less raking, but work still needs to be done, said Dan Sharp of Davey Tree Expert Company.

Recently relocated to Ontario, Dan Sharp misses the Douglas fir synonymous with living in coastal B.C. but what stands out for him in the fall is the plethora of Garry oaks.

“A yard is a lot of work and to rake or not to rake is something that comes up a lot in Victoria especially with Garry oak leaves.”

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For more information, contact the Victoria, British Columbia office.

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