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The quality" " <$F' homeowner’s lawn next summer will have a direct relationship to how well leaves are removed this fall. John Hall, Virginia Tech Extension turf specialist, warned that Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue need all the light they can get in October, November and December to efficiently make carbohydrates which will be used to grow roots this fall and next spring.

“Leaves shade the turfgrass plant and tremendously reduce its ability to make food for storage and leaf and root growth.

“The quick removal of leaves from lawns this fall will improve significantly the lawn next summer.” he said.

Hall said homeowners should develop good leafraking practices in conjunction with their fall fertilization programs as recommended by Extension

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