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In reply to the discussion: 75% Done With Leaves [View all]

ProfessorGAC

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17. Our Handyman Commented...
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 09:25 PM
Nov 2024

...that we had really good gutter filters. He said he never saw that type before. So, we may have a different style than you had.
The blower through the downspout isn't super efficient but I works well enough to avoid paying for gutter cleaning twice per year, instead of just once.

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75% Done With Leaves [View all] ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 OP
I consider it good cardio BOSSHOG Nov 2024 #1
My sugar maple has & will drop leaves on Jan 2.over 20+ years irisblue Nov 2024 #2
That's Late ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #4
I decided the wood sprite in/around the sugar maple was cold & wanted insulation irisblue Nov 2024 #30
Leave the leaves Catbird Nov 2024 #3
Too Many ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #8
Just got in from raking and I'm at 75% too. Oh, wait. I forgot about the back yard. MMBeilis Nov 2024 #5
As I Told Irisblue... ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #7
Depending on your yard, and how many trees you have The Madcap Nov 2024 #6
That's What I Have ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #9
I haven't even started. underpants Nov 2024 #10
I Did 3 Hours Yesterday ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #11
Fill one of the county trashcans a week + I shred the leaves and bag them underpants Nov 2024 #16
Yay! viva la Nov 2024 #12
I Have Screens ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #13
I had screens, but they never worked. They kind of dissolved. viva la Nov 2024 #14
Our Handyman Commented... ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #17
As some one LPBBEAR Nov 2024 #15
Hard Pass ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #18
Speaking of which, True Dough Nov 2024 #19
Have To Pass On That, Too! ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #24
My Parents LPBBEAR Nov 2024 #21
Unlikely That I'm Missing Anything ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #23
We try to keep them on the property MissB Nov 2024 #20
I take my lawn at least 3 times each year WestMichRad Nov 2024 #22
I'm 100% done, and I haven't even left the house. justaprogressive Nov 2024 #25
Collect those mulched jeaves and in late Spring mix with grass clippings. GreenWave Nov 2024 #26
Wind. n/t Harker Nov 2024 #27
About 75% here as well, Professor... LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #28
I save them for compost. Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #29
Too Many For That ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #31
I live in the country Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #35
I See ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #36
I read that as 75% of americans are so "done" with leaves applegrove Nov 2024 #32
I Understand ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #33
Yeah for taking a break. applegrove Nov 2024 #34
I used to have three cottonwoods. Mosby Nov 2024 #37
mine are still on the tree. They usually drop off all at once yellowdogintexas Nov 2024 #38
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