Why do we need to rake/bag up leaves? Wont they biodegrade on their own?
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/#leavetheleaves!
[Here is a press release from the Nat’l Wildlife Federation about exactly this topic!](https://www.nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2019/09-25-19-Leave-the-Leaves)
TL;DR it’s to preserve the look of lawns and make it easier for pickup. There is no ecological benefit (and only harm) to be had from “cleaning it up” and your instinct is 100% correct 🙂
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