{"id":4499,"date":"2021-07-06T00:24:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T00:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=4499"},"modified":"2021-07-20T01:15:58","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T01:15:58","slug":"should-i-rake-leaves-off-flower-beds-3-must-know-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/should-i-rake-leaves-off-flower-beds-3-must-know-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I rake leaves off flower beds? | 3 Must Know Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Use a rake to remove excess leaves from flower beds if they have formed a thick blanket as they can smother plants and cause the soil to become anaerobic. Fall leaves can be left on flower beds if they are a light layer which allows rain to get through to the soil and plants. Large Fall leaves like Oak can quickly form a thick blanket and can smother plants and soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 3 factors that can help you to decide if you should rake leaves off your flower beds or leave them there to decompose naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fall leaves that land on flower beds and form a thick blanket, where you can no longer see the soil or mulch means that you should grab your rake and remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small amounts of fall leaves are fantastic for soil but if they form a blanket that blocks light this can stop your soil from getting light and air and the soil bacteria can start to break down the leaves without oxygen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A thick layer of leaves can form mold on your flower beds which can be ugly, and the soil can become wet, soggy and compact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n