Here's 3 reasons not to rake the leaves this fall

Many of us don’t enjoy the chore of raking leaves at our home, and there are a few benefits to 'leaf-ing' them alone.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) advises homeowners to leave a layer or two on lawns.

With about 80 per cent of Canadians living in towns and cities, backyard biodiversity is becoming increasingly important.

So here are some reasons why it’s good to leave the leaves:

1. Bugs and other insects use them as a shelter to help them during the winter.
2. It will enrich the soil when it breaks down and act as a source of fertilizer.
3. While having some leaves on the lawn is okay in the short term, in the long run, they will leave a moldy spot on your lawn.