Mulch my Cedar leaves into the grass or rake? - Ask Extension
We have a fair amount of cedar trees lining the property and thus have some cedar leaves on the lawn. Should I rake them up before I mow or can I jus...
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Mulch my Cedar leaves into the grass or rake? #775873
Asked October 20, 2021, 1:23 AM EDT
We have a fair amount of cedar trees lining the property and thus have some cedar leaves on the lawn. Should I rake them up before I mow or can I just mulch them up with the mower and leave them in the grass. I know some people say they that they have to much acid in them. I would say I have about three leaves every square foot of lawn. Thanks so much for any help with this! Dave
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Crow Wing County Minnesota
Expert Response
It's OK to mulch the cedar leaves with the mower.
See Myth 3:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/myth-vs-reality-whats-truth-behind-some-common-gardening-practices
See Myth 3:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/myth-vs-reality-whats-truth-behind-some-common-gardening-practices