Fall is an important season for lawn care. From falling leaves and tree debris to transitioning gardens, there’s a lot to do to put your yard to bed before winter. But with the right methods and tools, it can be an easier process that benefits you, your lawn, and the environment. Here are some simple ways to get rid of yard waste before winter sets in.

Why You Should Clean Up Your Yard

Depending on where you live, your lawn may be covered in leaves right now. While the changing leaves creates a beautiful landscape this time of year, it can also suffocate your grass under a wet blanket of leaves. Add in branches broken off in wind storms, dried up plants, and compacted mulch and you could be inviting disease and pests to your lawn this winter.

Luckily, the weather is still nice enough to venture outside and clean up yard waste. It may seem like a chore to rake up all the leaves just to throw them away, but there are easier, more eco-friendly options. The goal is to take care of it before temperatures drop, the ground freezes, or snow covers your yard.

How to Get Rid of Yard Waste

There are many ways to clean up your yard. Some take more time and machinery than others, and some are better for the environment. Here are some of the options:

1. Raking. There are wide, ergonomic designs that help make the job faster and easier.
2. Tarping. Collect leaves and debris with a tarp to easily drag and dispose them.
3. Blowing. A leaf blower helps gather leaves into piles, especially for large yards.
4. Mowing. Run a lawn mower over the leaves to shred them into smaller pieces. These can be left on the grass as fertilizer or collected to use as mulch in the garden.
5. Composting. Mix dry leaves with grass clippings, small branches, and kitchen scraps to create rich compost for gardening.
6. Burning. Follow local laws and only burn when permitted. Keep the area controlled and a water source nearby. Never burn when it’s windy.
7. Bundling. Arrange sticks and branches into manageable piles for quick pickup.
8. Chipping. Turn larger branches into mulch.
9. Recycling. Check for any local waste pick-up or drop-off programs that collects leaves and debris for composting.

In addition to these disposal methods, there are also ways to strategically plant trees and shrubs to create leaf barriers. If your tree is already planted in a garden, you can let the leaves fall and turn into mulch. You can also plant shrubs as a border to keep leaves from blowing into your yard. If there are too many leaves to handle, help is on the way.

Let JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Help Manage Yard Waste

Between raking, mowing, and storm cleanup, there’s a lot that goes into properly maintaining your yard. But JDog Junk Removal & Hauling can take some tasks off your to-do list by hauling away your yard waste. We’ll handle everything from collection to disposal. We arrive with the right tools ready to handle heavy branches and thorny plants. Plus, we partner with facilities to ensure yard waste is processed sustainably, so you can still give back to the environment without all the work.

Call 844-GET-JDOG today to schedule a pick-up and help improve the overall aesthetic of your property and prevent potential hazards like clogged gutters, compacted soil, and moldy leaves. Leaving this task to the professionals helps you get the job done efficiently.