11/05/2024
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October is peak season for admiring fall foliage and soon those leaves will begin to fall, if they haven’t already done so. Before you start to clean them up, Virginia Tech turf experts suggest that you try a different approach instead of bagging and tossing.
“If you collect leaves, it’s ideal to compost them rather than disposing of them in the landfills,” says Virginia Tech turfgrass expert Mike Goatley. “The biggest concerns with landfills is that the leaves occupy space that would be much better served for typical landfill debris, instead of organic waste that can be used in a proactive way for the lawn, landscape, garden, and/or flower beds.”
“Research has shown that plastic bags filled with leaves can last for years in the landfill.” Goatley says it’s important to note that most municipalities will not accept leaves collected in non-biodegradable bags (i.e., plastic bags) in their community leaf-collection programs.
Mulching leaves in yards, instead of removing them, actually benefits lawns and gardens, according to experts.
