@
sciguy18 Don’t take them. They serve a purpose. “Leaves are a natural habitat for butterflies, salamanders, chipmunks, box turtles, toads, shrews, earthworms, and others. They lay eggs in the leaves and feed on and under the leaf layer. By raking or blowing leaves, you disrupt their life cycle and eliminate beneficial insects.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/10/14/should-rake-leaves-this-fall/10461351002
https://www.anloncustomhomes.com/5-reasons-not-to-rake