Don’t Rake Leaves, Mow Them

Monday, 25 November 2013 | by Pat's Picks

There’s a push in some suburban New York towns to get homeowners to put down the rakes and leaf blowers and mulch their leaves instead. The New York Times says municipalities spend millions of dollars each year carting away leaves that, if mowed into tiny bits, would act as fertilizer for lawns and shrubs. But the Times says there are some homeowners who want everything removed, and landscapers want to keep their customers happy.

SOURCE: New York Times