Leaf Mulching: Give Your Lawn A Break!

"Each year something amazing falls from the trees: It feeds your grass, it's totally natural and it's absolutely free..."*

Have you heard the slogan "Leaves: Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" ? It's an Environmental & Cost-Saving Initiative of Westchester County and Local Municipalities [*watch the PSA].

The Pleasantville Parks Department will be mulching leaves in all public parks — why don't you give it try? After all, mulch-mowing is as simple as it sounds. After leaves fall off the trees, all you have to do is mulch them in place with your lawn mower. No more back aches. Raking, blowing, and bagging leaves is a thing of the past!

Mulch-mowing is a great way to save time and money — and your grass and plants will thank you for it. Among other benefits, they'll grow deeper and stronger roots, which will make them healthier and more resistant to bugs and bad weather and reduce or eliminate the need for artificial fertilizers or pesticides.

In the spring and summer you see the results - a greener, healthier lawn and vibrant flowers and shrubs.

Mulching leaves in place also reduces municipal costs for leaf pick-up and disposal. Plus, it minimizes waste in our landfills!

For more on how to Love 'Em and Leave 'Em, go to leleny.org. The website provides information for both homeowners and professional landscapers.