A second factor influencing crop growth-rate is the leaf area index. There is evidence 2,3 that the rate of dry matter production by a crop or pasture will increase as the leaf area index ...

All in all, leaf blowers are great if you need to relocate leaves from a large area. You'll still have to pick up and bag them on your own, but at least you can get them off of your driveway ...

JR Davis, an arborist with Davey Tree Service in Monroe, talks about tree pruning and common diseases, including a new one likely heading this way.