Raking would be so much better if we didn’t have to do it, right? Well, how about ditching the rake, and mulch instead this fall? Mulching is a great option for any homeowner with a ton of benefits to the environment, soil, the lawn, and it’s less work than raking, bagging and loading or moving them to the curb for pickup. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn proper leaf management technique, how to mulch and why it’s important from a water quality standpoint. City of Madison Engineering Division Public Information Officer Hannah Mohelnitzky hosts engineer Phil Gaebler and Olbrich Botanical Gardens Horticulturist Erin Presley to talk about all things mulching and what tools you need to help your lawn look the best come spring. You’ll also learn the impacts of “Leaf Tea” and how raking before storms can significantly help improve the quality of area lakes by 80 percent, come the heaviest leaf fall.