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title: Why You Need to Book a Fall Clean Up for Your Yard
description: Booking a fall clean up for your yard makes sense for many reasons. Prepare for the coming cold with this important service.
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# Why You Need to Book a Fall Clean Up for Your Yard

Posted by [John Tighe](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/author/john-tighe) on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 @ 08:07 AM

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With fall descending on Massachusetts, it's time to think about preparing our landscaping for the coming cold. A fall clean up plays a vital role in your seasonal maintenance. Find out what is involved in this process and why your property requires it for optimum health and appearances.

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**Leaf Removal**

Are you tired of raking leaves, but appreciate the tidy look of a clear lawn? Leaf removal is the cornerstone of a Massachusetts fall landscaping clean up appointment. Clearing up fallen leaves from the lawn and gardens serves several purposes, including:

 

- Removing leaves in the autumn allows your lawn to breathe, supplying the roots with oxygen and greater quantities of rainwater.
- Leaf removal lowers the chance of mold, mildew and other fungal diseases developing over the winter months.
- Leaf removal is easier and faster in the fall, as the leaves are dry.
- Removing leaves in the fall also provides sunlight, triggering root development in cool season grasses and leading to a stronger lawn in the springtime.
- Removing leaves from the garden also deters small critters from making nests in your flowerbeds.

 

**Clearing Out Old Growth**

Many gardeners leave old growth in the garden over the winter, providing seed heads for birds and wildlife. Other gardeners prefer to thoroughly clean out the garden before the first snow. Your fall clean up includes trimming back a certain amount of old growth, depending on your preferences.

All debris will be removed from your lawn and gardens, including grass clippings, diseased or damaged foliage and garbage.

As weather patterns allow, a fall clean up includes November visits. Leaf removal and additional cleaning in your flowerbeds are taken care of at this time, getting your landscape ready for a long, rejuvenating rest through the winter.

Book a fall clean up to ensure your lawn and gardens grow well in the seasons ahead. Protect the value of your Massachusetts property with regular landscaping, season-by-season.

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