We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors . But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.

So how should we best handle all those leaves? Do we really need to rake? Good Question.

WCCO has an answer that may buy you extra free time.

We asked a turf grass expert if it was worth it. Jon Trappe is an extension educator in Horticulture, Turf and Greenspace at the University of Minnesota.

"In general, we actually recommend people to try to mulch or return their — the tree leaves, and just mow them into the lawn, because you're basically just returning all those nutrients that those trees use to make those leaves back into your lawn," Trappe said.

He says there is an exception to the rule if leaves are piled on thick and wet.

"It can actually have some negative consequences for the

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