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The Curious Bag
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When you rake leaves, there are several benefits and advantages. There are benefits relating to your health and the overall beautification of your yard. Raking leaves can also be a fun activity when you get others involved.
Appearance
Raking leaves helps to enhance the appearance of your home as well as your yard. When your yard is in good condition, it helps to elevate the appearance of the neighborhood.
Exercise
When you are raking leaves, you are getting good exercise. Depending on your activity level, you can also burn calories which can lead to weight lose. Leaves fall at different times during the fall so you may be able to get several good workouts in.
Fun
When your children help rake leaves, it can become a fun activity. Children love to play in the leaves and this gives them an opportunity to have fun and get some work done at the same time.
Restore
If leaves are allowed to pile up, they can keep the sunlight from the grass and cause it to turn brown and die. The fall is the time of year when grass has the ability to restore itself.
Yard Maintenance/Safety
When your yard is full of leaves, there could be something harmful like a rock, brick, broken glass or bottle, in them that you are not aware of. Having a clean, cleared yard ensures that you can walk in your yard without tripping or injuring yourself.
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