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Is it too early to rake up leaves and needles in my Bend yard and garden? It is April first. My perennials are coming up!
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Time to rake #863025
Asked April 01, 2024, 2:25 PM EDT
Is it too early to rake up leaves and needles in my Bend yard and garden? It is April first. My perennials are coming up!
Deschutes County Oregon
Expert Response
Hello,
If your perennials are coming up and there is a thick mat of leaves/needles over them, yes go ahead and remove the leaves/needles provided they aren't still buried by the recent snowfall!
Lisa
Lisa Cowan
Outreach Program Coordinator- Community Horticulture Program
Oregon State University
OSU Extension-Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson Counties
3800 SW Airport Way, Bldg #4
Redmond, OR 97756
Tel:<personal data hidden> (direct line)<personal data hidden> x79590 (main line).
