And while raking can be a fun fall activity ... they break down into a natural mulch that enriches the soil. “This process ...

Just before sowing, break up any remaining clumps of soil with a rake, level the ground by lightly treading on it, and rake the surface to give it a fine tilth.

Think of it as the superhighway that transports nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium from your soil to the plant to stimulate growth. Simply rake or blow fallen leaves into a pile and secure them ...