Leaves

Raking leaves can be a drag, but there are better ways to get rid of them in the Gem State, and now is the time to do so before it gets too cold.

All winter there have been balls of leaves in trees across Idaho, Washington, and Utah, and they will soon be hidden behind green leaves.

For the trees that do lose their leaves in California, you may notice a ball of leaves stuck in the top of the tree, but it likely isn't what you think.

For now, they are ugly and bare, except for a few piles of leaves high up in select trees in Idaho, but these leaves are not what they appear to be.

What would you do if you looked out the window and saw that your neighbor was blowing their leaves into your yard, making them your problem?

There are plenty of options in how to handle leaves in your yard in the Gem State, but picking the wrong option could face a stiff penalty.

Are these leaves that attempted to fall and got caught in the tree, or what are these bundles sitting atop many trees in the Golden State?

Many think these are nests that have been enclosed to keep birds warm for the winter, but they would be wrong.

Is the city looking for free labor? Or is this more along the lines of tamping down chip seal?

Between leaves falling and the inevitable snow that will make its way into the area in the coming weeks and months, it begs to ask, which chore is worse?

I love fall, it is beautiful and the leaves are changing colors. But those leaves also can make a mess. I have to admit I haven't always raked up my leaves but I found out some pretty scary reasons that it is important to make sure they get picked up.

It is almost September, and even if fall doesn't officially start until September 22nd, there are leaves that are going to change within a week or so, if they haven't already slowly started. If you are looking to go check out fall foliage, you better start planning those trips now.