Lawn & Property Care
Spring & Fall Cleanups
Winter leaves a mess and fall drops a ton of leaves. We clear it, cut it back, edge it sharp and haul it away.
A cleanup sets the tone for the whole season. In spring, matted leaves, broken branches and dead growth smother the lawn and beds. In fall, a thick layer of wet leaves left over winter can kill grass and invite snow mould. Groundwork Landscaping clears it all in one visit and takes the waste with us.
What's included
- Leaf removal from the lawn, beds, corners and along fences.
- Debris pickup of sticks, fallen branches and winter litter.
- Bed cleanup, with dead annuals pulled and perennials cut back at the right time.
- Light raking of matted areas so the lawn can breathe and dry out.
- Edging of beds and hard surfaces for a crisp line.
- Haul-away of yard waste, so nothing is left at the curb for weeks.
Spring and fall, done differently
- Spring. Once the ground firms up, we rake out matted grass, clean the beds and do the first cut.
- Early fall. Perennials cut back as they fade, and annuals pulled.
- Late fall. After most leaves are down, a full leaf removal and a final, slightly lower mow.
- Extra visits. Big trees can need a second leaf pass when they drop late.
Finish the job
A cleanup is the perfect time to refresh garden beds with new mulch, book hedge and shrub trimming or plan fall aeration and overseeding.
What affects the cost of spring & fall cleanups
Cleanups are priced on the size of the property and how much there is to clear. The number of mature trees, how deep the leaves are, the amount of bed work, perennial cutback and the volume of yard waste to haul away all affect the time. Yards with big trees sometimes need a second fall visit.
Spring & Fall Cleanups questions
When should I book a spring cleanup?
Once the ground has firmed up and isn't soggy, usually April in Windsor-Essex. Working on saturated lawns leaves footprints and ruts.
Do you take the leaves away?
Yes. Haul-away is part of the cleanup, so you're not left with bags at the curb.
Can you mulch leaves into the lawn instead?
A light layer of leaves can be mulched in with the mower. Heavy layers need to come off, or they'll smother the grass over winter.
Should perennials be cut back in fall or spring?
Many can go either way. We leave some with seed heads or winter interest for spring, and cut back anything diseased in fall.
Do I need both a spring and a fall cleanup?
Most yards with trees benefit from both. Some only need one, and we'll tell you honestly which yours needs.
Can you clean out my gutters during a cleanup?
Ask when you book. Some cleanups include ground-level gutters, and taller homes may need a separate visit with the right ladder setup.
What if it snows before my fall cleanup?
We finish it once the snow melts, if the ground allows. Leaves left under early snow can usually still come off before winter really sets in.
Do you edge the beds every cleanup?
Yes. A fresh edge is cut between the lawn and the beds in spring, and touched up in fall, so the beds keep a clean, defined line.
Where we offer spring & fall cleanups
We provide spring & fall cleanups for homeowners in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
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