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How to use dead leaves in the garden in fall? © Robert J. Pierson
Landscaping

Is raking up dead leaves in fall a good or bad idea?

Who hasn't played in a huge pile of fallen leaves, all raked up vigorously into neat piles on the lawn on a beautiful autumn day? While it's a great fall activity for kids and dogs to enjoy, and makes for a nice-looking lawn and flower beds before winter, raking leaves may not be the best plan for the garden and in gen...