When raking leaves, one of the biggest challenges is how to gather and haul the leaves away. Here’s a tip that can make the job of disposing of leaves in your yard easier.

• Take a medium size cardboard box (about 18” x 24”).
• Seal up one end of the box with packing or duct tape.
• Remove three of the flaps from the other end of the box, leaving one flap on the long side.
• Position the box with the flap on the ground next to the leaves.
• Place a foot on the flap to hold the box in place, and rake the leaves into it.
• Carry or drag the box to your compost pile or to the street for pick up.

Watch this video to find out more.

Further Information

• Easy Way to Bag Leaves in Your Yard (video)
• Tip for Bagging Leaves in Your Yard (video)
• How to Recycle Leaves in Your Yard (article)
• Types of Rakes for Your Lawn or Garden (video/article)

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