Spring cleanup
- Rake out leaves and debris left from winter
- Pick up sticks and fallen limbs
- Cut back dead perennials and ornamental grasses
- Clean out planting beds
- Edge beds for a sharp line
- Trim shrubs that need it
- Add fresh mulch
Spring cleanup is best once the ground firms up so we do not tear up soggy lawns.
Fall cleanup
- Remove leaves from the lawn and beds
- Cut back spent perennials
- Clean up fallen fruit and branches
- Trim shrubs where needed
- Get the yard ready for winter
Heavy leaf cover left on the lawn all winter can smother grass and lead to dead patches in spring.
Storm cleanup
After a big storm, yards can be covered in limbs and debris. We cut up and remove fallen branches. If a whole tree came down or a big limb is hanging, see emergency tree removal.
What to leave for wildlife
Some leaves and stems help. Many native bees and butterflies spend the winter in hollow stems and leaf litter. If you like the natural look, we can leave some stems standing in the back of beds and put leaves in beds instead of hauling them all away.
Pair it with other work
Cleanup is a great time for shrub trimming, mulching, and checking your trees for dead wood. Want this done every season? Ask about landscape maintenance.