Daily gardening tip · Northern hemisphere · Wednesday 28 October 2026 · mid autumn
Clear Fallen Leaves Off Your Lawn
Removing fallen leaves from your lawn each week keeps the grass healthy and green during this time of year.
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Walk over your lawn to spot any patches covered by fallen leaves.
Use a leaf rake or a light broom to sweep the leaves into pile.
Scoop up the leaves and move them to your compost heap or leaf pile.
Repeat this quick check once a week while leaves continue to drop.
Why it works
Grass needs sunlight and air to survive, even when growth slows down over the coming weeks. A dense layer of wet leaves blocks sunlight and traps moisture, which can suffocate the grass blades and encourage fungal rots to destroy the lawn beneath.
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