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Save Your Back -  Mulch the Leaves!

Leaves can create a barrier over the lawn which traps moisture, inhibits sunlight and harbors insects and diseases that can kill even the healthiest grass. The good news is you don’t have to rake them! Leaves can be mulched (finely chopped) regularly throughout fall to avoid lawn damage. You can mulch leaves with any type of lawn mower, although it might take a few passes to do the job well.

No matter what type of mower you have, set the blade to its highest setting and remove the bag that collects clippings. Aim to cut the leaves into shreds that are about the size of a dime. As the mulched leaves decompose, they enhance the soil with valuable nutrients that feed the microbes and other soil life. If you have an overabundance of leaves, you may still need to do some raking.

Avoid a Damaged Lawn Put away any heavy items you may have put on your lawn during the summer (seasonal decorations, lawn furniture, kid’s toys, etc.) to prevent impact damage. Do not drive on the lawn. Try to minimize foot traffic after a freeze to minimize damage to the grass plant.

Our Grand Prize Winner

Congratulations to Mark of Quincy, MA! He is our 2016 Grand Prize Winner of our Show Us Your Lawn Contest! Mark's gorgeous lawn was chosen as the grand prize winner among the seven monthly winners from April 2016 through October 2016. Mark will receive a New American Lawn product kit and a $500 Gift Coupon to Curry Ace Hardware in Quincy, MA.  Beautiful job Mark! Check out our  Facebook  page for this and other photos of this year's winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos this year. Enter next year beginning in April 2017!

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Fall/Winter  2016