Ulf Nilsson, a horticulturist, argues against raking leaves, suggesting that they should be preserved as a resource to benefit lawns and support biodiversity.Kurt Persson, 85, prefers to rake leaves in the fall but keeps them near shrub roots, aligning with Nilsson's view, and plans to share the leaves with his son.Matthew Shepherd from the Xerces Society emphasizes that leaving leaf litter helps maintain crucial habitats for wildlife and enhances soil quality.