WHY THE OBSESSION WITH LEAVES ON THE GROUND?

I marvel at the obsessive compulsive behavior of people during the fall season.   As soon as the first leaf hits the ground they are out with rakes, yard bags and leaf blowers; and this behavior continues until the last leaf has fallen. 

Leaves are a beautiful ground cover.  If left throughout the winter and then mulched with the lawn mower in the spring they fertilize the soil and prevent moisture depletion.

And did I mention they are beautiful?

 the Ol'Buzzard

AUTUMN LEAVES BEGIN TO FALL

What is this mad compulsion to rake up all the leaves in the yard – to bag them up so the green grass shows?   This obsessive compulsive need to change fall back to summer makes no sense.  Or is it the need to keep up with the neighbors with a manicured yard?

Enjoy the fall.  Walk through the leaves.  Let the children play in the leaves.  Enjoy the fall colors as they cover the ground – it is a natural part of the changing season. 

I'm just saying

the Ol'Buzzard