Page 9 Fall Home Improvement 2025 Lincoln Daily News And while many still bag their autumn leaves, researchers at Michigan State University found that shredding leaves into turf improves soil health and reduces fertilizer needs. The National Wildlife Federation adds that leaving leaf litter bene ts butter ies, toads, and songbirds, all of which rely on it for food and shelter. What may look like a mess to a homeowner is, in fact, a lifeline to local wildlife. Fall lawn care, then, is about balance: fostering resilient turf, preventing avoidable damage from pests like grubs, and supporting the environment that lawns exist within. By combining professional expertise with sustainable practices, homeowners can ensure their lawns thrive through winter and beyond. [Sophia Larimore] Sources: Five Valuable Tips for Fall Lawn Care: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/goodgrowing/2018-08-10- ve-valuable-tips-falllawn-care (University of Illinois) Why You Should Leave the Leaves: https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/NationalWildlife/2015/OctNov/Gardening/Leave-theLeaves (National Wildlife Federation)
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