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Category: Plant and Soil Sciences

Sue Barton discusses a design at the Landscape Architecture Symposium.

Susan Barton: Fall lawn and leaf management

October 30, 2023 Written by SciLine | Photo by Jeremy Wayman

Susan Barton, a professor and extension specialist in ornamental horticulture, was recently interviewed by SciLine, a nonpartisan organization that works with journalists to include science in their stories. Barton spoke about why mulching leaves instead of removing them can help lawns and gardens; why you shouldn't bag leaves; and other advice for how to care for your lawns in the fall.

Read the full interview on SciLine.

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