Got Lawn Debris?

Got Lawn Debris?

Lawn debris are mostly organic matter made of leaves, grass clippings, branches, fruits, seeds, and nuts. At normal levels, they are excellent natural fertilizers . For example, grass clippings cut at 1/2 an inch gets reabsorbed by the lawn in only a few days. Leaves, on the other hand, can be re-purposed as natural mulch for trees and plant beds. Fruits return an abundance of nutrients back to the soil. At manageable levels, they are a welcome addition to an already healthy lawn.

However, excessive debris in your backyard can be both an eyesore and become harm to your plants. At a few inches deep, leaves scattered all over your lawn can block sunlight and water that are essential for grass and plant growth. They also become a nuisance when they ferment as they become a breeding ground for parasites and pests. And since moisture often gets stuck inside a mound of leaves, fungal growth plays an important role in diseases. Other yard debris left over for so many days, not to mention weeks, months, or even years, can lead to soil compaction, stunted growth for trees, shrubs, and grass, and even leave bald spots on your lawn when finally removed. So unless you are breeding squirrels, pests, fungi, parasites at your backyard, or plainly just love to be the eyesore of the community, it is time to maintain your lawn.

Cleaning your entire yard can be a daunting task. Sometimes you write it down on your to-do list, but you don't even know where to start. A thorough yard cleaning by a crew of 2 experienced lawn care professionals while using full-size commercial blowers, vacuums, and rakes can take more or less 2 hours for a small yard, assuming debris are less than 600 gallons. Alone, powered by just a rake and a household blower, will probably take you the entire day to finish. Well, probably two. Let's make life easier for you. Enjoy the outdoors after we have done all the hard work.

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