In our part of the country we usually aerate and oversead our lawns in September. When the leaves fall, they need to be removed or they will suffocate the new grass. Of course the leaves make things look pretty trashy. 
From late October through Thanksgiving, cleaning up the leaves is a weekly task.
I have a handy Huskvarna back packer blower that does a good job of blowing the leaves. It is simply a lot of trouble getting it done.
There are two trees just around the corner that still have a lot of leaves with a lot of color. We will enjoy them as we leave the house each day, but they won't last long. It all reminds me of several thing I try to remember:
First, just as the leaves are temporary, everything in this life is temporary. We will enjoy the leaves, our lives, our careers, relationships and everything in life while they last. But it is all temporary.
Second, I am reminded of God's grace when he infuses such incredible beauty in what is so short lived. I will remember to give thanks for the awesome beauty He gives us each day.
Third, there are some things that need to be done on a regular basis. It is a part of living. The leaves need to be cleaned up at some point. I can do it weekly and make the job fairly easy. Or I can procrastinate untill Thanksgiving and try to get it all done at once, but that becomes a major job. We just have to save the time so that we can take care of the routine things in life.
I am reminded of what Jesus said to the people who the people who wanted Him provide them with more food the day after He has fed the 5,000:
"Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On Him, God the Father has placed his seal of approval." John 6:27
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