Every fall, trees throw their own version of a ticker-tape parade, and like clockwork, we’re the lucky ones who get to clean up the confetti. Leaves everywhere—on the lawn, in the flower beds, and somehow in the dog’s water bowl. Again.
But here’s the good news: Raking doesn’t have to cost a fortune or leave you flattened on the couch with an ice pack and regret. With a little planning and some clever (cheap) tools, you can clear your yard without throwing out your back or emptying your wallet.
