Living in a wooded area comes with its perks: pastoral views, privacy, and the privilege to do what you want, when you want. But those pastoral views become a royal pain in the you-know-what when fall arrives. The lush scenery surrounding your property slowly becomes stick-like, shedding its leaves across your yard. At first, it’s endearing — a sign the seasons are changing. But it can quickly become too much: leaves start falling, and they never stop, coating your lawn orange and red. The sensible homeowner grabs their rake and gets to work consolidating the leaves into a handful of manageable piles. Others will power up the leaf blower and make it their neighbor’s problem. No matter which type you are, your leaves should never end up in a trash bag. Here’s why.