How can I keep the leaves out of the space between the boards on deck?

Glenda Pino
by Glenda Pino
I have a tree that drops small leaves year around.
They stick in the cracks between the boards.
No I don't want to cut the tree back or cut it down.
Thanks for your suggestions.

  6 answers
  • Liz Toone Liz Toone on Sep 07, 2017

    Hi Glenda,

    The leaves will fall where they may. It may be more effective to use a leaf blower rather than a broom to banish the leaves from your deck.

  • Amanda Amanda on Sep 07, 2017

    I have the same issue and just keep blowing them out with a leaf blower.

  • Peg Peg on Sep 07, 2017

    I have that problem every fall as the leaves fall off of trees. I use a leaf blower.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 07, 2017

    Sorry there is no solution when every has trees.

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Sep 07, 2017

    There is no way to get around the leaves unless you put a net under the canopy of the tree to catch them. That would be a lot more work to empty than a minute with a blower.

  • Johnchip Johnchip on Sep 08, 2017

    You might reduce your problem if you thin the branches out.