All the Leaves Are Brown ...

Monday, November 16, 2020
And the sky is gray as City of Greencastle leaf pickup efforts are in full swing through Nov. 30. Using the leaf vac, city Department of Public Works employees are clearing neighborhoods, like here in the Northwood Addition, of autumn leaves that have been falling in earnest with the recent cold snap and windy conditions. Residents within city limits are advised to rake leaves to the edge of the street or into the area between the street and sidewalk -- but never into the roadway. The piles should contain no sticks or trash. Leaves should be out at the curb the day before trash day to assure prompt pick-up.
Banner Graphic/ERIC BERNSEE

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  • Thank you Department of Public Works employees for collecting the leaves this fall in a timely manner. Job well done !!

    -- Posted by Lookout on Tue, Nov 17, 2020, at 11:07 AM
  • Another great job again this year! The leaves came done a little earlier than usual and the Dept. was out collecting leaves earlier than expected. My piles always disappear quickly. Another valuable and appreciated service provided for my local tax dollars. Our community is much cleaner and beautiful because of their hard work. Now its almost time to turn your attention to snow removal. Ugh!!

    -- Posted by gustave&zelma on Wed, Nov 18, 2020, at 8:19 AM
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    Im curious as to why y'all are so eager to have your leaves vacuumed up and taken away.

    Leaves are an important part of the environment and play a large role in the life cycles of both flora and fauna.

    -- Posted by dreadpirateroberts on Wed, Nov 18, 2020, at 9:27 AM
  • DPR - I cant speak for everyone else but we do it because we have a ton of leaves, we have so many that it actually harms growth in the spring. You are right though, most of the time letting the leaves stay is very beneficial.

    -- Posted by BJCP96 on Wed, Nov 18, 2020, at 12:20 PM
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    BJCP - Are you are referring to grass?

    There are a multitude of native plants that will grow in forested (heavily wooded) areas without issue and would do a great service to the local ecology.

    Its your yard, so I won't tell you what to do.

    But I will recommend stop worrying about the grass and start looking at native plants. The birds, bees, and bugs will appreciate it.

    Oh, and leaf mold (basically rotting leaves) is one of the best & cheapest mulches you can have.

    -- Posted by dreadpirateroberts on Wed, Nov 18, 2020, at 1:49 PM
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