Comments on: #1: “Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston!” MULCHING LEAVES http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:44:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Making Citywide Composting Profitable « Kingston Citizens http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/#comment-120 Making Citywide Composting Profitable « Kingston Citizens Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:44:06 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=431#comment-120 [...] Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Leaf Mulching Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Composting Yard Waste [...] [...] Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Leaf Mulching Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Composting Yard Waste [...]

]]> By: Kate Lawson http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/#comment-115 Kate Lawson Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:36:05 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=431#comment-115 Hi Paul. About 33 yrs ago I was indoctrinated into the family raking business in the very yard shown in the how to steps. Many hands made light work back in those days. Since becoming mine 3 years ago, I have literally spent 4 months out of each year raking - 2 months in the fall and 2 months in the spring. The yard is large and is surrounded by some of the grandest maple trees I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Certainly the pictures, taken early in the season, do not do justice to the thick blanket of leaves that covered my lawn when I left for work today. Despite all the methods I've employed to rake, blow, tarp, drag, dump, or bag my leaves, by FAR the easiest is to just mow them. As long as I mow them about once a week, the leaves are very manageable and I do not have a thick layer of leaf mulch left behind, just beautiful tiny bits of leafy goodness that my lawn loves. Given the costly and work intensive alternatives, it's my pleasure to do something so small for my city. Hi Paul. About 33 yrs ago I was indoctrinated into the family raking business in the very yard shown in the how to steps. Many hands made light work back in those days.

Since becoming mine 3 years ago, I have literally spent 4 months out of each year raking – 2 months in the fall and 2 months in the spring. The yard is large and is surrounded by some of the grandest maple trees I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Certainly the pictures, taken early in the season, do not do justice to the thick blanket of leaves that covered my lawn when I left for work today.

Despite all the methods I’ve employed to rake, blow, tarp, drag, dump, or bag my leaves, by FAR the easiest is to just mow them. As long as I mow them about once a week, the leaves are very manageable and I do not have a thick layer of leaf mulch left behind, just beautiful tiny bits of leafy goodness that my lawn loves.

Given the costly and work intensive alternatives, it’s my pleasure to do something so small for my city.

]]> By: kingstonnavigator http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/#comment-114 kingstonnavigator Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:37:18 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=431#comment-114 Thanks for your comment, Paul. We created an example of mulching so to show the simple steps here. But in fact, the property that we used is a city home that is about an acre + large with the same amount of leaves that you suggest if not more. The owner has no problem mulching and could attest. Certainly, some residents will continue to bag - such as yourself perhaps. Or even attempt to melt snow with hot air. "Leave It On The Lawn' is a campaign that is nationwide - with many communities participating and creating the program to suit their particular needs . It is designed to help cut service costs to shift tax dollars for a better use. We do expect it to be a positive project in the City of Kingston. Thanks for your comment, Paul. We created an example of mulching so to show the simple steps here. But in fact, the property that we used is a city home that is about an acre + large with the same amount of leaves that you suggest if not more. The owner has no problem mulching and could attest. Certainly, some residents will continue to bag – such as yourself perhaps. Or even attempt to melt snow with hot air.

“Leave It On The Lawn’ is a campaign that is nationwide – with many communities participating and creating the program to suit their particular needs . It is designed to help cut service costs to shift tax dollars for a better use.

We do expect it to be a positive project in the City of Kingston.

]]> By: Paul http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/#comment-112 Paul Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:27:28 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=431#comment-112 When I lived in Kingston 33 years ago and raked leaves in my parent's lawn I gathered about 1000% more than what is in the photo of this article. I would have had enough leaves to cover the entire lawn in 3/4 inch of mulched leaves. Another hair brain idea. Wait until this winter when they suggest you remove the snow from the street in front of your house by having the entire family go outside and breathe your hot breath on it to melt it away rather than having the city clear it with the snow plows. LOL. When I lived in Kingston 33 years ago and raked leaves in my parent’s lawn I gathered about 1000% more than what is in the photo of this article. I would have had enough leaves to cover the entire lawn in 3/4 inch of mulched leaves. Another hair brain idea. Wait until this winter when they suggest you remove the snow from the street in front of your house by having the entire family go outside and breathe your hot breath on it to melt it away rather than having the city clear it with the snow plows. LOL.

]]> By: “Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston” Program Launched « Kingston Citizens http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/#comment-108 “Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston” Program Launched « Kingston Citizens Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:59:28 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=431#comment-108 [...] by Mowing Follow these easy steps for success: http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/ Leaf mowing is the most efficient way to manage your leaves and takes 1/4 of the time than [...] [...] by Mowing Follow these easy steps for success: http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston/ Leaf mowing is the most efficient way to manage your leaves and takes 1/4 of the time than [...]

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