Here in Detroit Lakes and across Becker County, the brilliant colors of autumn are a welcome sight. But as the leaves fall, they create a thick blanket across our lawns and gardens. While it might be tempting to let nature take its course, a proper fall cleanup is one of the most important services to prepare your lawn for winter.1

With our area's heavy leaf coverage, this seasonal task, often called lawn winterization, is about much more than just tidying up; it's a vital investment in your property's health.

The Hidden Dangers of a Leaf-Covered Lawn

Letting a thick layer of leaves sit all winter can cause serious problems that you'll be dealing with in the spring.2

1. It Smothers Your Grass: A dense, matted layer of wet leaves blocks essential sunlight.3 Your grass needs this sunlight in the fall to store energy for winter. When it's smothered, it can weaken, leading to thin patches and a difficult start come springtime.4

2. It Invites Lawn Diseases: The damp, dark environment under a blanket of leaves is the perfect breeding ground for fungal diseases.5 Effective snow mold prevention starts now with a thorough leaf cleanup.6

3. It Shelters Pests: That cozy layer of leaves provides the perfect winter home for insects, mice, and other pests that can damage your plants or even try to move into your home to escape the cold.

4. It Blocks Air and Water: A thick leaf mat forms an impenetrable barrier, stopping air, water, and future nutrients from reaching the soil and your lawn's root system, hindering its ability to thrive next year.

Our Professional Fall Cleanup Process: What We Do

A professional yard cleanup service is the most effective way to protect your landscape investment. We don't just move leaves around; we perform a complete, top-to-bottom leaf removal from your entire property.

Here’s what our comprehensive fall yard cleanup includes:

• Detailed Clearing of All Landscape Beds: We start by meticulously blowing all leaves and debris out from every corner of your property. This includes the areas around your house foundation, from within and around all your bushes, plants, and landscaping beds. This critical first step ensures no hidden pockets of wet leaves are left behind.

• Thorough Lawn Debris Removal: Next, we take care of the open spaces. We use powerful commercial-grade vacuums to suck up all the debris directly from your lawn. This process removes the leaves, twigs, and other organic matter, leaving your lawn looking pristine and truly clean.

• Complete Debris Haul-Away: Finally—and this is the best part—we don't leave you with a mountain of bags by the curb. We haul all the debris we've collected completely off-site. When our team leaves, the job is 100% finished, leaving you with nothing to do but enjoy your clean and winter-ready property.

Don't let this year's beautiful fall turn into next year's lawn care headache. A professional fall cleanup is the best way to prepare your lawn for winter, ensuring a healthier, more vibrant landscape when the snow melts.