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By DR. DIANE RELF
Rappahannock News Contributing Writer
Leaves comprise the greatest volume of organic plant wastes in the fall. Remove leaves from lawns to reduce turf problems, but don’t toss them in the landfill. Leaves are an invaluable garden resource - whether whole, shredded or composted. You should have no trouble putting those from your lawn and even your neighbor’s lawn to good use.
Chop leaves and lightweight plant wastes by putting them through a power shredder, by running over them with a lawn mower, or by shredding with a string trimmer. To shred with a string trimmer, confine lightweight materials in a large garbage pail. Make sure to wear protective equipment when operating any pow7er tolls. Coarse plant residues, such as com cobs and branches, need to be chopped in a chipper/shredder. Rent or borrow7 one if this is too big an investment.
Chop Mulch Ma'terials
To Fine Consistency
When time and w'eather prohibit plowing or cover cropping in fall, let
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