You Don't Need to Rake Your Leaves This Fall!

Photo taken in Barrington, United States

Good news, experts say, you don't! Not sure how your neighbors or your HOA will feel about this, but you can pull up the article and say, look, here's proof. Fun fact, I remember one time when I was in grade school, I had to be 7-8, I walked to the local park with my best friend Amber and we filled two garbage bags full of leaves and brought them back to my yard so we could play in them. I didn't get then why my parents were upset, but I sure do now. I'm going to tell them I knew it was good for the environment back then. :)

Here are the details from USA Today:

Leaving at least some of the leaves in your yard can help fertilize your grass and other plants, provide shelter for animals and even reduce emissions from landfills. “The leaves fall around the root zone of these plants, where they do things like suppress weeds or other plants from growing that would otherwise compete with the trees and the shrubs,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist at the National Wildlife Federation, told USA TODAY. Landfills in 2018 received about 10.5 million tons of yard clippings, including leaves, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency. Mizejewski said leaves and other organic matter sent to landfills can break down and form methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.

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Pennsylvania Has One of the Top ‘Secret Places’ in America to See Fall Foliage

Fall is upon us, and that means it's time to start planning out your fall foliage travels. Here in Pennsylvania, we have plenty of incredible spots to take in the colorful fall leaves. We're really lucky, in that sense, so have such a beautiful autumn landscape.

So, what if you want to visit an area of the state that's isn't an obvious one for fall colors? Maybe you would even call it a "secret" place. Well, the crew at BestLifeOnline.com has done the work for you and put together a list of the 10 best "secret places" in the U.S. to see fall foliage. "Summer's end signals the last days of warm weather in most areas," they state in the article. "But it also means the return of fall's dazzling colors in full display as trees begin to turn for the season. You can plan entire trips around leaf peeping, whether it's heading to a national park for unimpeded foliage or planning a drive to take in the dazzling orange, red, and yellow hues that dominate the landscape. And while the pastime is popular enough to drive crowds to well-known viewing destinations, there are still plenty of under-the-radar options for getting your fix."

So, which Pennsylvania spot is considered one of the best "secret places" to take in autumn? There are plenty of options in our state, but read on for the full list of the 10 best cities in the U.S. to view fall foliage, according to BestLifeOnline.com. Find more information on all of the areas here. I will say that the No. 1 spot is not in our state- it's in Julian, California. That town is about an hour east of San Diego and considered the best in America to not only see the fall colors but also participate in fall-themed activities.

10. Charlottesville, Virginia

https://www.charlottesville.gov/

9. Fort Payne, Alabama

https://fortpayne.org/

8. Portland, Oregon

https://www.travelportland.com/

7. Bar Harbor, Maine

https://www.visitbarharbor.com/

6. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

https://destinationgettysburg.com/

5. Brooklyn, New York

https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/brooklyn

4. Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

https://www.discoverlitchfieldhills.com/

3. Mackinac Island, Michigan

https://www.michigan.org/city/mackinac-island

2. Denver, Colorado

https://www.denver.org/

1. Julian, California

https://www.desertusa.com/cities/ca/julian.html

Source

This list if via BestLifeOnline.com.

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You Don’t Need to Rake Your Leaves This Fall!

Good news, experts say, you don’t! Not sure how your neighbors or your HOA will feel about this, but you can pull up the article and say, look, here’s proof. …

Nicole Michalik