On Oct 29, 10:06*am, willshak wrote:
If no scientific study available, which is better in your experience or
opinion?
Raking all the leaves off the lawn before winter, or leaving the leaves
where they fell, and under a blanket of snow (see sig for location). If
left on the lawn where they fell, would the nutrients be better released
by melting snow, and also provide a smidgen of insulation for the ground?

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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in addition to those who point out that nonshredded leaves will
smother the lawn, it's not true that you need to protect the grass
from the cold; the other way around. the grass is more tolerant to the
cold than a lot of weeds and insect pests; it's usually recommended
you give the lawn it's shortest haircut just before winter, compared
to summer when you leave it long to keep it cool.

doing the lawn with a good mulching mower will process the leaves
nicely so they decay quickly and feed the lawn.