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Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves in the fall. But leaves allowed to remain on lawns can pack down to form a tight mat that prevents sunlight from reaching the grass, said University ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program ...