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The benefits of a fall yard clean-up

Those vibrantly colored leaves in our trees let us know it’s time to schedule our property fall clean-up and leaf removal services for your yard. Though they make for beautiful vistas, when left unattended, fallen leaves can create unhealthy conditions on lawns and in planting beds. Too many leaves left on top of the grass smother it by preventing sunlight and nutrients from reaching the blades and roots, and can create an ideal environment for mold and mildew to develop. Neglected piles of leaves may damage plantings and provide the perfect hideaway for insects and pests to seek shelter from the winter weather. Our all-around fall clean-up will have your entire property prepared to change seasons and looking its best to welcome the holidays around the corner.

Preparing for the change of season

In addition to fallen leaves, dead plants and debris will be removed from planting beds and a fresh layer of insulating and attractive mulch applied to make ready for the upcoming cold weather. Once the leaves are down, it is an ideal time for our experts to evaluate the trees on your property for any disease or damage they may have suffered and to determine the best course of treatment. We will remove or repair dead and weakened branches to reduce further issues before the arrival of wind, ice and snow, and may suggest wrapping vulnerable trees and shrubs to further protect them from the stresses ahead.

Call Gerbert & Sons at (203) 324-3817 to ensure your property is expertly tucked in as winter moves back into our area.