A fall cleanup gets your yard ready for winter: leaves off the lawn and out of the beds, walkways and curb lines cleared, and the debris hauled away. Here is what homeowners in Medford, Medford Lakes, Marlton, Mount Laurel and across South Jersey ask most about fall yard cleanup and leaf removal.
When should you do a fall cleanup in South Jersey?
Do your main fall cleanup late in the season, once most of the trees are bare. One thorough cleanup then clears more than several early ones. If you have trees that hold their leaves late, such as oaks, plan for a second pass.
Should you leave leaves on your lawn over winter?
Not a thick layer. A heavy mat of leaves left on the grass through winter blocks light and holds moisture, and you can find thin or matted patches in spring. A light scattering that breaks down quickly is less of a problem, but a yard full of fallen leaves should come off the lawn.
What does a fall yard cleanup include?
A full fall yard cleanup covers the lawn, the beds and the hard surfaces, and ends with the debris gone:
- Leaves cleared from the lawn, front yard and back
- Leaves cleaned out of mulch beds and planting areas
- Walkways, sidewalks and the curb line blown clean
- Fallen branches, brush and debris picked up
- Everything hauled away
Do you need to clear leaves out of flower beds?
In most yards, yes. Leaves pile up in beds and around shrubs, and a thick, matted layer holds moisture against plants through winter and makes spring mulching harder. Some gardeners leave a thin layer in beds as natural mulch, but heavy buildup is better cleared out.
Is it worth hiring a pro for leaf removal?
It depends on the size of your yard and how many trees you have. A large yard can take a full weekend to rake, blow and bag, and the leaves still have to go somewhere. Our fall cleanup and leaf removal service clears the leaves from your lawn and beds, blows out walkways, sidewalks and curb lines, picks up brush and debris, and hauls everything away. We work in Medford, Medford Lakes, Marlton, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill and across South Jersey. Request an estimate or call (856) 986-0920.
Fall cleanup questions
What is the difference between a fall cleanup and leaf removal?
Leaf removal clears the leaves. A fall cleanup is broader: it also covers beds, walkways and curb lines, and the brush and debris that collect over the season.
Can I just mow over the leaves?
For a light layer, mowing them into small pieces can work. A thick layer is too much to break down in place and is better removed.
Who does fall cleanup and leaf removal in Medford, NJ?
Lindh’s Landscaping & Design does fall cleanups and leaf removal in Medford, Medford Lakes, Marlton, Mount Laurel and across South Jersey, with everything hauled away. Use the Request an estimate button, or call or text (856) 986-0920.