Nation You probably don’t need to rake your leaves this fall, experts say. Here’s why. October 14, 2022October 14, 2022Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAYComments Off on You probably don’t need to rake your leaves this fall, experts say. Here’s why. Autumn is here, and that might mean the leaves in your yard are starting to fall. But if you were planning to add raking to your to-do list, don't.