This time of year, Michiganders are left with a decision: Should I rake, mulch, or leave the leaves in my yard? After speaking with other neighbors, I learned that this tree sheds the bulk of its leaves into my yard in the fall. But, and you knew there was a but, "leaving" the leaves where they fall in Michigan isn't the best course of action. The most labor-intensive option for Michigan homeowners, raking and bagging, gives you the added benefit of adding cardio and backaches to your Michigan fall. Michigan's 2023 Car / Deer Accidents By County Michigan is one of the nation's worst states for car/deer collisions, with a herd estimated to be over 2 million strong.