FALL CLEANUP
PREPARE YOUR YARD TO SURVIVE THE WINTER FREEZE
The bookend to spring cleanup — protecting everything you've grown so it survives winter and bounces back strong.
Ontario winters are harsh on unmanaged lawns. Our fall cleanup and winter prep services ensure your turf and garden beds are clear of wet leaf mats that breed snow mold, rot, and pest infestations. We give your landscape the exact protection it needs to emerge vibrant and healthy come spring.
Fall cleanup is the mirror image of spring cleanup — and just as important. Leaves left on the lawn over winter smother the grass and breed snow mold. Grass left too long lays flat and rots. Perennials left standing can harbor disease. And unprotected beds invite winter damage. A thorough fall cleanup addresses all of this, putting your property to bed clean and protected so it wakes up healthy instead of damaged.
Heavy Leaf Collection & Vacuuming: High-volume commercial blower collection and vacuum removal of all fallen foliage from lawns, patios, window wells, and garden beds.
Final Low-Cut Mowing: Gradually lowering mowing height to 2.5 inches to prevent grass blades from laying flat and developing destructive gray snow mold under heavy snowpacks.
Perennial & Shrub Cutbacks: Cutting back dead annuals and spent perennials while tying delicate evergreens with burlap wraps where needed.
Drainage & Gutter Eaves Blowout: Clearing landscape catch basins and French drains so autumnal rains drain away from building foundations.
What's Included
Heavy Leaf Collection
Commercial blower collection and vacuum removal of all fallen leaves from lawns, patios, window wells, and beds.
Final Low-Cut Mowing
Gradually lowering mowing height to ~2.5 inches to prevent grass from laying flat and developing snow mold.
Perennial & Shrub Cutbacks
Cutting back dead annuals and spent perennials, with burlap wrapping for delicate evergreens where needed.
Garden Bed Cleanup
Clearing dead foliage and debris from beds to remove overwintering habitat for pests and disease.
Drainage & Gutter Blowout
Clearing landscape catch basins and French drains so autumn rains drain away from foundations.
Debris Haul-Away
All leaves, cuttings, and debris bagged and hauled off-site — nothing left to smother the lawn.
Our Process
Leaf Removal
We blow and vacuum all fallen leaves from the lawn, beds, patios, window wells, and hard surfaces.
Final Mowing
We do the final cut at a lowered height to prevent grass from laying flat and rotting under snow.
Cutbacks & Protection
We cut back spent perennials and wrap delicate evergreens with burlap to prevent winter burn.
Drainage & Haul-Away
We clear drainage paths and haul all leaves and debris off-site, leaving the property winter-ready.
Leaves Left on the Lawn = Snow Mold
A mat of wet leaves left on your grass over winter is the #1 cause of snow mold — a fungal disease that kills patches of lawn by spring. The leaves trap moisture, block airflow, and create the perfect breeding ground. Removing every leaf before the snow flies is the single most important thing you can do to protect your lawn through winter. It's the heart of our fall cleanup.
Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?
Serving Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, Markham, Vaughan and the surrounding York Region communities. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Your Questions Answered
After most of the leaves have fallen but before the ground freezes — typically late October through November in York Region. We can schedule one thorough cleanup, or a multi-visit leaf program for properties with heavy leaf drop that want the lawn kept clear throughout the fall.
