Leaf removal
Leaves left in a thick, wet mat block light and hold moisture on the grass, and the lawn can come out thin in spring. Clearing the lawn, the beds and the hard surfaces keeps that from happening.
How the job is done
- 1Leaves are blown or raked out of beds and from under shrubs.
- 2On the lawn they are gathered by tarp, vacuum or mower.
- 3A light layer can be mowed into small pieces and left; heavy piles come off.
- 4Walks, drives and patios are blown clean last.
What affects the cost
- Yard size
- How many trees
- How deep the leaves are
- Whether beds need clearing
- Wet or dry leaves
- Where the leaves go
- How many visits the season takes
Local conditions
Most oaks and maples here drop in October and November, and some oaks hold leaves into winter. Each town handles leaves differently. Memphis collects bagged yard waste weekly, up to half a cubic yard. Collierville runs a loose leaf collection program in late fall and winter. Germantown asks that leaves stay out of the street and storm drains.
Questions homeowners ask us.
When should leaves be removed?
Before they mat down and stay wet. Many yards need more than one pass in the fall.
Can leaves be mulched into the lawn?
A light layer, yes. Extension research shows chopped leaves break down and feed the soil. Thick layers should come off.
Does the city pick up leaves?
It depends on the town. Memphis takes bagged yard waste, and Collierville runs a loose leaf program in late fall and winter. Germantown asks that leaves stay out of the street.
Do beds need clearing too?
Yes. Leaves packed into beds and under shrubs hold moisture against the plants and hide weeds.
Is the estimate really free, and what happens at the visit?
Free, with no obligation. Darren Fant walks the site, measures, looks at drainage and access, and gives a written quote. Every quote is written after seeing the yard, because access and grading differ house to house.
How it’s quoted
A written number after the walk-through - no sales pitch.
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Tell us about your yard and Darren will call to set up the visit.