What happens if you leave them
A wet mat of leaves blocks light and traps moisture. Under snow, that's where snow mold grows. In spring you get matted, gray-tan patches that need raking and reseeding.
Why November
Aurora's trees usually finish dropping by November. Clean up too early and you'll do it twice. Wait too long and the first snow buries everything.
What a fall cleanup includes
Every cleanup is customized to your yard, but most of the work is clearing debris:
- Leaves off lawns and beds
- Sticks and fallen branches
- Trash blown into the yard
See what's included in our yard clean up in Aurora.
Mulch-mow or remove?
A light layer can be mulched by the mower. Thick layers need to come off.
Pair it with
- Sprinkler blowout before a hard freeze
- Fall aeration if done earlier in the season
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to be home?
No.
Do I need a mowing plan?
No. One-time cleanups are available too.
Should the last mow be shorter?
Yes. We step the final fall cuts down from 3 inches to 2.5 inches.