In this Inside Ottawa Valley article, Dan Sharp from Davey's Canadian operations talks about the benefits of fallen leaves left on your property.
Fall leaves are changing colour, creating scenic vistas and inevitable leaf piles on lawns across Ontario.
For many homeowners looking to manage the fallen leaves, it’s a time to get out the rake or leaf blower. Others opt to leave the foliage be.
Fall reignites an ages-old debate: should you rake or not?
We spoke to an Ontario arborist to find out what you should do.
Why You Should Leave Your Leaves
According to Dan Sharp, Ontario-based master arborist with the Davey Tree Expert Company, it’s usually best to leave your leaves.
Outside of urban areas, trees prefer to grow in forests, where leaves and twigs decompose and allow nutrients to compost and enrich the soil. This natural ground cover is beneficial to trees and plants.
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