Best Way to Remove Leaves from a Newly Seeded Lawn

Q: What's the best way to remove leaves from a newly seeded lawn? Rake, blower, or grind with a mower?

A: Shred them with a mower. It may take an extra pass, but your lawn will be healthier. Earthworms consume the shredded leaves and excrete them underground, supplying nutrients and aeration. Don't worry about the mower pulling grass seedlings—once they're an inch or more tall, they're well anchored and won't come up easily.