Bsteph: recieved the same advice from a neighbor out for running. Ill let the grandchildren fall into leaves. At my age you try to keep standing! Phrank: The alternative is to mulch them into small pieces and let nature make fertilizer. I spent two years out West in 52' - 54'. I returned home to Indians in the Fall. I was very glad to see the colors on old US 40 (National Road)coming into the state early in the morning.