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430-521 (SPES-212P)

Authors as Published

Authored by Michael Goatley, Jr., Extension Turfgrass Specialist, Virginia Tech


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Using a rotary or mulching mower as a leaf management tool has proven to be a relatively cost effective and time-saving means of leaf disposal, increases soil organic matter content, and it is another way of keeping landscape waste out of the landfill.


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Publication Date

July 10, 2020