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The obsession with raking leaves in the fall really blows my mind (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Like I'm not even an expert but I coulda told you that nature already knows what to do with the leaves (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/to-rake-or-not-to-rake-expert-tips-for-eco-friendly-autumnal-lawn-care). This isn't just conservatives, who usually do the yard work themselves, but liberals too. Except the libs hire immigrants to do landscaping, rake the leaves, and then leave them in bags for trash guys to pick them up where they'll go to a landfill or be burned or whatever.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago

I've had my city twice leave notices of failure to follow city code because of my "lawn".

I mow, but not very short. I have a pile where I put sticks and brush that is large or could hurt someone. I have a corner of my backyard dedicated to native species and pollinators. My neighbors fucking hate it, but I also don't care for their opinions on it.

I have never raked my yard, and that will not be changing. It's currently completely buried under leaves, as it should be this time of year.

Fuck the lawn idea, allow your yard to be natural plz