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Frequency for cleaning leaves:
Leaf clean up can be handles a few ways.
1. One time clean up, after all leaves are down
2. Two or Three clean up phases
3. Finally weekly or by-weekly can be done.
What we recommend:
Here are a few cases to consider when making a choice of which way is best for you.
1. If you have recently over seeded your lawn and want your lawn in the best shape and if its in your budget I would recommend option 3 from above to keep grass flourishing as to not be smothered by leaf accumulation. Plus the lawn will be looking great throughout the leaf falling season.
2. If you are not so much concerned how heavy leaf accumulation will effect lawn, but you don't want to completely wait to the end of the leaf season this is a good option. Reasons may be you want to distribute the cost over a period of time rather than wait till the end or maybe too many leaves at the end may cause problems for shrubs or drainage issues.
3. If want to get them all at the end once all have fallen, this may be a desired choice so it doesn't have to be done multiple times. The costs are a larger amount than the others when done, but may be the cheapest option.
Pricing for leaf removal service:
In general, Option 1 would cost a little more than a normal mowing. (For example a lawn may cost $50.00 to mow and leaf clean up for this would be $60.00 or $75.00).
Option 2 would cost probably 2 or 3 times of what a mowing would cost.
Option 3 may be about 4 or 5 times the cost of a mowing.
Hauling leaves off property would be an additional charge of up to $100.00 per load.
Note: Prices are approximations as property terrain, distance to travel, ect. are considered when pricing out properties.
Our Methods:
We use a combination of Commercial mowers with baggers, leaf mulching, back pack blowers, tarps and rakes. Large 16' trailers are used for hauling when required.
Additional Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.angieslist.com/articles/why-hire-lawn-care-company-leaf-removal.htm
http://www.hgtvgardens.com/mulching/use-fall-leaves-for-winter-mulch
