Using an ergonomic rake and raking in small, smooth strokes can reduce back strain. Make raking easier by removing leaves before they become wet with rain or freeze to the ground. Dividing lawns into ...

Clean leaves early while they’re dry—wet piles get heavy, moldy, and hard to remove. Use tools like rakes, tarps, blowers, or mulchers to move, shred, and repurpose leaves efficiently. Compost or ...

Leaves are everywhere right now in New England, which means for many, the tedious task of raking them is right around the corner. I love Fall - but I don’t love raking leaves. And raking leaves is ...

There are plenty of signs that fall has arrived — cooler temperatures, shorter days, and pumpkin spice lattes on every coffee shop menu, to name just a few. But for homeowners, the leaves falling from ...

The annual ritual of trees shedding leaves has been underway for several weeks. The changing colors and dropping leaves are signs that fall is upon us, and winter is not far behind. While most enjoy ...

If your yard is shaded by trees with leaves that fall off in the autumn, you're most likely familiar with the daunting task of having to rake them up. There are many leaf blower brands that will leave ...

Raking leaves and shoveling snow can pose a risk of heart attack and injuries to the back, shoulders and wrists, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons cautions. The academy offers these tips ...

Trees across the Region are beginning to fill with the wonderful colors of fall. But that means raking season has also arrived for many area residents and with more than 17,000 raking-related injuries ...

Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for pollinators. Rake leaves if plants are diseased, pests are an issue, or you’re growing small or ...

Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually true? Well … it depends. Raking leaves does offer a number of advantages, ...

Avoid the urge to blow or sweep leaves out into the street. Letting nature take care of the leaves can cause lasting, substantial problems downstream. Leaves clog storm drain intakes, and cause street ...