{"id":156640,"date":"2026-10-28T11:01:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T14:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=156640"},"modified":"2026-10-28T11:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T14:01:34","slug":"leaves-in-yard-health-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaves-in-yard-health-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Risks of Leaving Leaves in Your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u25cf <strong>Mold allergies:<\/strong> Wet leaf piles grow mold that can worsen allergies and asthma.<br>\u25cf <strong>Hidden hazards for pets:<\/strong> Acorns, moldy fruits and nuts, and mushrooms under leaves can make pets sick.<br>\u25cf <strong>Fires and falls:<\/strong> Dry leaves near your house, grill, or parked cars can ignite, and wet leaves make steps and walkways slick.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A thick layer of fallen leaves does more than smother your grass. Left alone, it can turn into a breeding ground for allergy-causing mold, a slip hazard on wet walkways, and even a fire risk once it dries out.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If raking has been sitting at the bottom of your fall to-do list, here&#8217;s what&#8217;s at stake, which spots to clean first, and how to protect your health while you rake.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already fighting fall allergies? LawnStarter&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=leafRemoval\">leaf removal service<\/a> can take this chore off your plate before the leaf piles become a problem.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-2112d8c6-bd06-438a-a889-ccddb585a3d4\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaves-in-yard-health-risks\/#0-mold-and-allergies-what-grows-in-wet-leaf-piles\" style=\"\">Mold and Allergies: What Grows in Wet Leaf Piles<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaves-in-yard-health-risks\/#2-are-fallen-leaves-toxic-to-dogs-and-cats\" style=\"\">Are Fallen Leaves Toxic to Dogs and Cats?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaves-in-yard-health-risks\/#3-can-a-leaf-pile-catch-fire\" style=\"\">Can a Leaf Pile Catch Fire?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaves-in-yard-health-risks\/#5-slip-and-fall-risk-on-wet-leaves\" style=\"\">Slip-and-Fall Risk on Wet Leaves<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaves-in-yard-health-risks\/#6-where-to-start-a-leaf-cleanup-priority-list\" style=\"\">Where to Start: A Leaf Cleanup Priority List<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaves-in-yard-health-risks\/#7-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-mold-and-allergies-what-grows-in-wet-leaf-piles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mold and Allergies: What Grows in Wet Leaf Piles<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_1829625960.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"A large pile of wet brown and orange autumn leaves rises beside a rain puddle that reflects the leaves, with bare and yellowing trees in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-156652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_1829625960.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_1829625960-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_1829625960-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_1829625960-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_1829625960-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A large pile of wet autumn leaves beside a puddle. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/ph\/images\/wet-pile-of-autumn-leaves-in-berlin\/1829625960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natali<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mold on leaves happens two ways: as the leaf decays, and from mold naturally present in the air, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loyolamedicine.org\/provider\/rachna-shah-md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rachna Shah<\/a>, a board-certified allergist and immunologist with Loyola Medicine. In a damp pile, common outdoor mold species like <em>Alternaria<\/em>, <em>Cladosporium<\/em>, and <em>Aspergillus<\/em> multiply, and their spores can trigger allergies.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/jof9030381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3% to 10% of people worldwide<\/a> have fungal allergies. If your allergies flare up in damp weather or in the fall, you are most likely to react to leaves left on the ground, Shah says. Exposure can bring on itchy eyes, an itchy nose, and sneezing, and it can also trigger asthma, she adds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, is it better to rake or leave the leaves alone? Neither is risk-free. \u201cWe are allergic to the mold spores that we breathe in from the air,\u201d Shah explains, so raking or blowing leaves can trigger or worsen symptoms.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHowever, if leaves are left to decay, mold production increases. When it gets windy and those leaves eventually move around, they can generate more mold in the air.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t let leaves sit in wet piles for weeks. Bag or remove them soon after raking and wear a mask if you&#8217;re sensitive.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"1-raking-with-asthma-or-allergies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raking with Asthma or Allergies<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip yard work during a flare-up or a respiratory illness, when your airways are more sensitive, says Dr. Angela Andrews, board-certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and lifestyle medicine at <a href=\"https:\/\/dpcwestmi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Direct Primary Care of West Michigan<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If exercise triggers your asthma, using your prescribed rescue inhaler 15 to 20 minutes beforehand may help, depending on your treatment plan, she says. Consider an N95 mask, take breaks, and shower and change clothes afterward, she adds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you develop coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath, stop and follow your asthma action plan,\u201d Andrews says. If breathing difficulty becomes severe or your rescue medication doesn\u2019t help, she says, get medical care right away.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"2-are-fallen-leaves-toxic-to-dogs-and-cats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Fallen Leaves Toxic to Dogs and Cats?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_531069997.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"A dog with a blue merle coat lies in a pile of dry autumn leaves on a lawn with its tongue out, with a rake handle in the foreground and a metal gate behind it.\" class=\"wp-image-156653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_531069997.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_531069997-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_531069997-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_531069997-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_531069997-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dog lounging in a pile of fallen leaves during fall yard cleanup. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/ph\/images\/australian-shepherd-puppy-plays-in-a-pile-of-leaves-that-a-woman-is-trying-to-gather-into-a-large-basket-a-female-dog-jumps-runs-and-nibbles-the-colourful-leaves-pet-entertainment\/531069997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fauren<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the tree. Some trees and shrubs are toxic to pets, and eating any leaves can upset a dog&#8217;s or cat&#8217;s stomach. To check the trees in your yard, search the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/aspca-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASPCA&#8217;s plant database<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, though, what\u2019s hiding under the leaves is more problematic than the leaves themselves.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What pets might eat:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Acorns:<\/strong> Their tannins can upset your dog\u2019s stomach and damage the kidneys or liver, and a swallowed acorn can block the intestines, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merckvetmanual.com\/toxicology\/oak-toxicosis\/oak-toxicosis-in-animals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merck Veterinary Manual<\/a>.<\/li>    <li><strong>Moldy fruits and nuts:<\/strong> Left under wet leaves, they can grow mold that causes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/news\/animal-poison-control-alert-dangers-moldy-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vomiting, tremors, and seizures<\/a> if eaten.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Wild mushrooms:<\/strong> They pop up in damp fall weather, and vets advise <a href=\"https:\/\/healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu\/health-topics\/mushroom-toxicity-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">treating all wild mushrooms as toxic<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What pets might breathe in or pick up:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong><em>Aspergillus<\/em>:<\/strong> This mold grows in damp, rotting leaves. Any dog can inhale its spores while nosing through the pile and develop a nasal infection, but <a href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/aspergillosis-in-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long-nosed breeds<\/a> are more prone, and dogs with a weakened immune system can get seriously ill.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Ticks and fleas:<\/strong> Leafy litter gives them a place to hide, and they bite dogs and cats alike.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/lyme\/prevention\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check your pet for ticks daily<\/a>, and ask your vet before using any tick product on a cat. If your pet eats something suspicious, call your vet or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/aspca-poison-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASPCA Poison Control Center<\/a>. A consultation fee may apply.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"3-can-a-leaf-pile-catch-fire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a Leaf Pile Catch Fire?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Dry leaves are what fire experts call \u201cflash fuels\u201d: thin, quick to dry out, and easy to ignite. Sparks from a grill or fire pit, and even a car, can ignite them.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A car\u2019s exhaust system and catalytic converter can reach <a href=\"https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/motorist-parked-vehicle-in-dry-grass-igniting-9500-acre-mays-fire-in-san-saba-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1,200 to 1,600 degrees<\/a> Fahrenheit. Dried vegetation can ignite in about 3 minutes at 752 degrees and in seconds at 932 degrees, according to a 2017 technical paper from the <a href=\"https:\/\/trid.trb.org\/view\/1462657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of Automotive Engineers<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The riskiest moment comes after a sudden stop, when a car\u2019s exhaust components reach their highest temperatures and stay that hot for minutes. That\u2019s why fire officials <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stamfordfire.com\/2024\/11\/02\/stamford-fire-department-issues-urgent-warning-the-dangers-of-parking-on-dry-leaves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warn against parking over dry leaves<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live in wildfire country, the stakes go up. Where leaves collect, how deep they pile, and how much builds up all matter, says Jessamyn Hise, community outreach manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/firesafemarin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire Safe Marin<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A thin scattering is less of a hazard than a layer several inches deep, she says, but \u201ceven small accumulations can be problematic when they collect against siding or fence lines, beneath decks, in gutters, or among combustible materials within 5 feet of the home.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> Never stack dry leaves against your house or a wood fence, and keep piles away from grills and fire pits.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"4-think-twice-before-burning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think Twice Before Burning<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339293907.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"A person in work gloves holds a pitchfork piled with dry leaves, twigs, and garden debris beside a metal barrel with flames burning inside.\" class=\"wp-image-156651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339293907.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339293907-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339293907-656x438.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339293907-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339293907-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Burning dry leaves and twigs from a yard. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-cleans-the-garden-and-burns-fallen-leaves-in-a-barrel\/339293907\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-cleans-the-garden-and-burns-fallen-leaves-in-a-barrel\/339293907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natali<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Debris and open burning&#8221; is by far the top human cause of U.S. wildfires, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/headwaterseconomics.org\/natural-hazards\/wildfire\/lessons-from-30-years-of-wildfire-ignition-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Headwaters Economics analysis<\/a> of U.S. Forest Service data. Burning also aerosolizes mold, making asthma more likely, Shah says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the biggest concerns with burning leaves is how quickly conditions can change,\u201d Hise says. A gust can carry burning leaves beyond the pile, and a pile that looks extinguished may still hide embers, she adds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If burning is allowed where you live, apply for any required permits and keep a close eye on the forecast. Remove anything flammable from around the pile, keep it to a manageable size, and stay with it the whole time.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have water and tools on hand, and don\u2019t walk away until the fire is fully out and the ashes are cold to the touch, Hise says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Better yet, mulch-mow leaves into your lawn, use them as mulch on garden beds, compost them, or set them out for pickup.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"5-slip-and-fall-risk-on-wet-leaves\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slip-and-Fall Risk on Wet Leaves<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_127413037.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Fallen yellow, orange, and green autumn leaves pile up on gray stone entry steps and doormats leading to a wooden front door, creating a slipping hazard.\" class=\"wp-image-156656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_127413037.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_127413037-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_127413037-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_127413037-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_127413037-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fallen leaves on front steps. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/ph\/images\/herbstlaub-auf-treppenstufen-vor-hauseingang\/127413037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weixx<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In late November 2025, an 88-year-old woman fell down a flight of outdoor stairs covered with leaves. She broke her right femur and was admitted to the hospital, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission\u2019s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), a database of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Research--Statistics\/NEISS-Injury-Data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency room data<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wet leaves are especially slick on concrete steps, sidewalks, and driveways, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oharachiro.com\/dr-kevin-ohara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kevin O\u2019Hara<\/a>, chiropractor at O\u2019Hara Family Chiropractic in Arlington Heights, Illinois. A slip can sprain an ankle or knee, and reaching out to break a fall can injure a wrist or shoulder. Falling backward can cause a head or spinal injury.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;\u201cOn steps, the danger increases because someone may fall several feet or strike multiple surfaces on the way down,\u201d he says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stakes are highest for older adults. More than 1 in 4 adults 65 and older fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in that age group, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/falls\/data-research\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With age, weaker balance and bone loss make a slip harder to recover from and fractures more likely. \u201cWhat might cause a relatively minor injury in a younger person can result in a fractured hip, spinal compression fracture, or serious head injury in an older adult,\u201d O\u2019Hara says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> Clean leaves from steps, walkways, and driveways first, especially if an older adult lives with you or visits often.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/leaf-raking-injuries\/\">Leaf Raking Injuries Are More Common Than You Think. Here\u2019s How to Avoid Them This Fall<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"6-where-to-start-a-leaf-cleanup-priority-list\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Start: A Leaf Cleanup Priority List<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need a spotless yard to have a safe yard. Leaves support health and habitat, and some can stay in less vulnerable areas, Hise says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clear leaves in this order:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Clear This First<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Helps Prevent<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Steps, walkways, and driveway<\/td><td>Slips and falls; car fires<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The first 5 feet around your house, plus piles near fences, grills, and fire pits<\/td><td>House fires from stray embers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gutters, roof, deck, and porch<\/td><td>Embers igniting dry leaves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Where pets play: Pick up fruit and nuts, acorns, and mushrooms<\/td><td>Pet poisoning and blockages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The rest of the lawn: Mulch with your mower, or bag for compost or pickup<\/td><td>Mold buildup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp; Rake when leaves are dry. They\u2019re lighter and easier to rake or mulch.<br><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/how-to-clean-up-wet-leaves-in-yard\/\">How to Clean Up Wet Leaves in Your Yard<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"7-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792615412676\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Mold on Tree Leaves the Same as Mold From a Leaf Pile?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Spots or coatings on living tree leaves, like powdery mildew or sooty mold, are plant problems. Sooty mold grows on the sticky honeydew that insects such as aphids leave behind. Mold growing inside a wet leaf pile on the ground comes from decay, and that&#8217;s the kind that can affect allergies and breathing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792615421213\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Long Does It Take for a Leaf Pile to Become a Mold Risk?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There&#8217;s no exact timeline for leaves, but a pile that stays soaked after rain, especially in shade, gives mold the moisture it needs to multiply. Clear piles before the next rain.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792615429236\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is It Safe for Kids to Jump in Leaf Piles?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It can be, if the pile is newly raked and dry. For kids with allergies and asthma, Andrews recommends \u201cusing freshly raked, dry leaves rather than piles that have been sitting around collecting moisture and decomposing.\u201d\u00a0<br><br>She also advises checking for hidden hazards like sharp sticks and rocks, and keeping a prescribed rescue inhaler nearby.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"8-hire-a-local-lawn-care-pro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a Local Lawn Care Pro<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting leaf removal handled before it becomes a health or safety issue takes consistency, something that&#8217;s easy to fall behind on once the season picks up.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d rather leave it to someone who does this every day, LawnStarter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=leafRemoval\">leaf removal pros<\/a> make it simple. Get an instant quote, and a background-checked local pro will handle the rest.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-136e039b-6c92-4f45-8e58-d3da04452e82\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-136e039b-6c92-4f45-8e58-d3da04452e82\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-136e039b-6c92-4f45-8e58-d3da04452e82\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-136e039b-6c92-4f45-8e58-d3da04452e82\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2022 Dr. Rachna Shah, board-certified allergist and immunologist with Loyola Medicine. Personal interview.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2022 Dr. Angela Andrews, board-certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and lifestyle medicine at Direct Primary Care of West Michigan. Personal interview.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2022 Jessamyn Hise, community outreach manager at Fire Safe Marin. Personal interview.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2022 Kevin O\u2019Hara, chiropractor at O\u2019Hara Family Chiropractic in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Personal interview.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Fallen autumn leaves cover a green lawn. 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