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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018
FALL
& CAR CARE
Getting
Rid of
Leaves
Fall Landscape Tips
Even though temperatures may be chilly during
autumn, there is still plenty to do outdoors to ensure
your lawn will look great next spring. Break out
your sweatshirt and get outside to take care of some
important lawn maintenance.
Keep Mowing
Don’t skip mowing your lawn just because the
temperatures aren’t ideal. Once grass grows too
long, it acts as a cover to surrounding blades. Sun-
light is crucial to the well-being of a healthy lawn.
When snow falls, long grass is easily packed down
and promotes snow mold. The University of Min-
nesota Extension defines this type of mold as a fun-
gal disease that appears in early spring as the snow
melts. It is known to cause circular, straw-colored
patches once the weather begins warming up.
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A
s fall moves in, it brings
crisp
temperatures,
bonfire weather and leaves
changing to beautiful
colors. When the trees lose their
cover, the result on the ground
can be a nightmare to adults but a
wonderland for kids.
If you have many trees on your
property, your once-luscious lawn
will soon be replaced with leaves
littering your yard. Leaf removal
can be a chore for many yards in
the country, luckily there are tools
available to make the job easier.
Build Your Leaf-Removal
Arsenal
For many yards, a traditional
rake just isn’t enough to effi-
ciently eliminate the leaves that
fall. Consider equipping yourself
with these helpful tools to make
the process easier.
• Leaf blower: This self-ex-
planatory tool allows operators to
blow leaves into a certain area on
their property. They make quick
work of problem areas. You can
find these tools in battery-, gas- or
electric-powered options.
• Lawn mower: A quality lawn
mower is still useful even after
the grass stops growing. Consider
adding a mulch bag to your mower
to quickly collect fallen leaves.
• Tarp: Once you have the
leaves in a neat pile, then what? If
you position them on a tarp while
you make your pile, you can eas-
ily bundle them up and dispose of
them responsibly.
Safe Burning
For some, using leaves as com-
post is a fall tradition. They are
packed with nutrients that other
plants rely on to flourish. You
can add grass trimmings, organic
manure and surprisingly, dryer
lint into this pile.
For many others, the preferred
method of disposing leaves is to
burn them. When starting a fire,
follow these safety tips from the
American Red Cross:
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For kids, there isn’t a bet-
ter part to fall than collapsing in
a giant pile of leaves. Before dis-
posing of them, allow the lit-
tle ones to play for a while. You
can even find fun-themed garbage
bags which resemble silly charac-
ters once filled. This is a great way
to provide the kiddos with enter-
tainment while getting a little help
clearing the leaves.
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While each region may see different success
stories when planting trees, the Morton Arbore-
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ground because:
• Temperatures are typically moderate to cool,
giving trees the chance to grow without becoming
stressed by extreme heat.
• Transpiration is low and root-generation poten-
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Local nurseries will likely have awesome sales
on their plants that are left over from the summer.
Talk to them to see which species can survive being
in the ground during the winter, or how to preserve
them until next spring.
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• Clear leaves away from the
home and other buildings and
only burn in accordance to your
local laws and guidelines.
• Be prepared for a fire to get
out of control. You should always
keep an extinguisher, rake, ax and
bucket available when burning
leaves.
• Install smoke alarms on every
level and in every room of your
home. In case a fire spreads to
your structure without warning,
your loved ones inside will be
alerted.
If you notice your driveway or walkway has
cracks in the concrete, fall is the time to correct
them. Once it is cold enough for water to freeze, it
will cause further damage to any defects in the con-
crete on your property. Consider applying a sealant
to fill the cracks or contact a professional to ensure
your walkways won’t suffer even further during
any upcoming cold weather.
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