The colorful leaves are the visual highlight of autumn ingardens and streets, and, by themselves, they are not a problem. However, ifyou combine them with the characteristic cold and humidity of that time ofyear, the pretty fallen leaves on the ground are a slip hazard. In addition, in the garden, leaving a layer of leaves can also be harmful to some plants.
HOW TO COLLECT LEAVES FROM THEGARDEN
Because of the risk of slipping, picking up leaves isespecially important on Garden rubbish removal. To keepyour lawn healthy, we recommend that you regularly remove the leaves from thegrass.
COLLECTING LEAVES FROM THE GARDEN:LAWN
Don't let fallen leaves stay on the lawn for too long beforepicking them up, as they prevent grass shoots from getting enough light andair. Additionally, moisture often collects under the layer of leaves, causingthem to rot, and over time can lead to light or dark patches on your lawn, bald spots, or increased moss formation. Therefore, collecting leaves from the garden on top of the lawn should be a common task during the colder months - a STIHL leaf blower can help you remove them easily.
LEAVES UNDER TREES AND SHRUBS ANDANYWHERE ELSE IN YOUR GARDEN
The leaves that fall under trees and shrubs are actuallyvery beneficial to the soil, so you don't have to pick them up. You can allow alayer of leaves up to 15 cm thick to form, which will decompose to become valuable and fertile humus. Similarly, having left in your vegetable rows can protect the delicate soil from frost and regulate the moisture balance during the cold season. However, remember that soft-budding plants, grasses, and perennials cannot tolerate being Garden waste removal.
WHEN THE LEAVES OF YOUR TREES FLY TOTHE NEIGHBOR'S PLOT
All the leaves that fall and remain on your plot are, inprinciple, your responsibility, and it is you who must take care of sweepingand removing them. If an excessive amount of leaves from your neighbor's trees reaches your garden, it is best to discuss it with him in a friendly way. There is usually no possibility of legal recourse unless there is clear damage caused by the leaves, and even then the cases rarely succeed in legal terms.
SLIP HAZARD: PICK UP DRY LEAVES
Always keep roads clear of fallen leaves, as they willquickly become slippery as soon as they get wet and can pose a serious hazardto pedestrians and cyclists.
HOW TO COLLECT LEAVES FROM THEGARDEN
REMOVE LEAVES WITH A RAKE: WHERE TOTHROW BRANCHES AND LEAVES
A rake is an easiest and most affordable way to collectfallen leaves. The work is done quickly, but not without effort: depending onthe number of leaves and the size of your garden, you may find yourself overwhelmed and you may have to consider seeking some other help. In addition, having to find a suitable place to throw branches and leaves.
PICKING UP LEAVES WITH A GARDENCHOPPER / VACUUM CLEANER
A garden chopper/vacuum cleaner is more comfortable tooperate and requires less effort than a rake. He also cuts the leaves intosmall pieces as he collects them and stores them in a sack. This is a very effective option, whether you want to dispose of the leaves or use them later, for example, as compost.
COLLECT LEAVES WITH A STIHL LEAFBLOWER
