Tis the season. No, not the premature start of December holidays. It’s autumn leaf removal time. November days grow short; shadows get longer and it’s time to pull out the rake and old bed sheet to ...

While I’m a big fan of the fall season, there’s one part I could happily do without: raking leaves. So last year, I hung up my rake and skipped this dreaded annual tradition, which, living in New ...

If your yard is shaded by trees with leaves that fall off in the autumn, you're most likely familiar with the daunting task of having to rake them up. There are many leaf blower brands that will leave ...

Using an ergonomic rake and raking in small, smooth strokes can reduce back strain. Make raking easier by removing leaves before they become wet with rain or freeze to the ground. Dividing lawns into ...

To rake or not to rake? The debate about what to do with those leaves building up on your lawn erupts anew each fall, with lawncare enthusiasts and environmentalists alike weighing in on the pros and ...

Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually true? Well … it depends. Raking leaves does offer a number of advantages, ...

As fall foliage reaches its peak and begins to fade across most of the United States, trees are shedding their leaves in preparation for winter. This annual event poses a common question for ...

Generic photo of a film camera. Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually true? Well … it depends. Raking leaves ...