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Mow the lawn to a lower height than usual, being sure to bag the grass clippings and rake up any remaining debris that can keep the seeds from coming into contact with the soil.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Instead of leaving them all as mulch beneath the trees, rake up excess needles, especially those that accumulate on driveways and along curbs.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Call your local representatives and ask them to support PSC Reform bills, talk to your neighbors about your bills to increase awareness, and rake up the muck.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
This performance and result against a Wolves team that had picked up just two points in the Premier League this season before turning up at Old Trafford on Tuesday raked up familiar concerns about Amorim and his suitability for the job as Manchester United manager.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Instead of leaving them all as mulch beneath the trees, rake up excess needles, especially those that accumulate on driveways and along curbs.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Call your local representatives and ask them to support PSC Reform bills, talk to your neighbors about your bills to increase awareness, and rake up the muck.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
This performance and result against a Wolves team that had picked up just two points in the Premier League this season before turning up at Old Trafford on Tuesday raked up familiar concerns about Amorim and his suitability for the job as Manchester United manager.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Rake up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rake%20up. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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