13.  Mulch Leaves for Winter

The inevitable occurrence of unsightly dead leaves littering your yard during the fall season can actually be beneficial if utilized correctly. While it is commonly believed that fallen leaves provide insulation for your lawn during winter, this is only effective if the leaves have been transformed into mulch. Without this process, the leaves can smother the grass instead. However, you can convert the dead leaves into mulch by shredding them with a lawnmower. The microbes present in the soil will aid in decomposing the shredded leaves.