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The beautiful colors of autumn leaves on trees is one thing, its another when they all fall to the ground and overtake your lawn. Cleaning them up can be tedious, but there are helpful tips that will make the task more efficient.

Leaf Removal

It’s a great idea to give your townhall a call to see if they have any leaf removal services. You can also use a lawnmower to mulch leaves, and then spread the mulch around your lawn to feed your grass, or put it on your garden to enrich the soil.

Leaf Raking

Raking leaves takes patience. It is best to wait until almost all the leaves have fallen, this way you don’t have to do it multiple times through the season. I read an article that suggested bending at your knees when picking leaves up, and when raking stand straight instead of hunching over.

If you think the rule of not wearing white after Labor Day still applies, think again. It’s acceptable to not only continue wearing white after the beginning of September, but to also decorate your interior space with white.

Soft white accents

A neutral palette—any time of year—can instantly make your home brighter and more welcoming. If you still want to keep the autumn feel alive, add white gourds instead of orange. The options are endless for decorating with ivory and soft whites, making this the way to go for post-summer decorating.

Gallery wall

A black and white gallery wall could do wonders for your living room. It looks chic and clean, but still adds personality to the space. Stick with white frames with extra white space within the frame to keep the gallery wall minimalist.

Play around with textures

Too much white without texture can seem cold and boring. Research various wall textures to see if this is a viable option, or incorporate texture in other ways with throw pillows, accessories, and other decorative elements.

Don’t overdo it

It may seem impossible to overdo it with white—the most neutral color there is—but making your entire home white could have the opposite effect of cozy and lived-in. Still add splashes of color throughout your home, even if it’s just with centerpieces and other decor elements.