In this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Adam Passo from Davey's Southwest Milwaukee office shares how to get more benefits from your fallen leaves.
It's that time of year again.
Temperatures are getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors and they'll soon fall off the trees all over homeowners' lawns.
But while you may be tempted to rake these fallen leaves, arborist Adam Passo, district manager of southwest Milwaukee's Davey Tree service, said there are some leaves you should keep around in order to help your yard and trees.
Passo also urges homeowners to dispose of diseased leaves in order to prevent disease spread in their yards come spring.
So which leaves should you rake and which leaves should stay put? Here's what to know.
To see the rest of Passo's interview, click here.
For more information, contact the Southwest Milwaukee Davey office.
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