In this Cheatham County Exchange article, Lukas Suzano from Davey's Nashville office shares advice on determining whether you should or should not leave fallen leaves in your yard.

Posted: October 10, 2024

Autumn is in the air in Middle Tennessee, and if you’ve taken a walk outside lately, you might have noticed the carpet of leaves just beginning to cover the ground. 

Fall’s colorful foliage not only signals the change of the seasons, but it’s also an important indicator of our trees’ health. Even better? Leaving the leaves on the ground can – in most cases – make your yard even healthier.

Maples, sycamores and tulip poplars are among the Nashville area’s many deciduous trees that put on a stunning show each fall. When those flame-hued leaves start to drop around mid to late September, the leaves can provide critical nutrients to the soil as they decompose. Fallen autumn leaves also provide a habitat and shelter to beneficial pollinators and local wildlife that call your yard home.

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For more information, contact the Nashville Davey office. 

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