ELEVATED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE · SERVING THE DES MOINES METRO
Fall Cleanup and Leaf Removal in the Des Moines Metro
Leaves cleared from lawns and beds and hauled away, plus spring cleanups to get the yard ready for the first mow. Based in Granger and working across the metro every week.
Fall Cleanup & Leaf Removal
Leaves come down fast in October and November, especially in neighborhoods with mature trees. Leaves left on the lawn over winter mat down, hold moisture, and smother the grass underneath. That’s where dead patches and snow mold come from in the spring.
Our fall cleanup includes:
- Leaves cleared from lawns, beds, and hard surfaces
- Perennials and dead plant material cut back
- Beds cleaned out for winter
- Final hedge and shrub trimming
- Sticks, branches, and storm debris removed
- Optional last mow and mulch cut
We can come once after most leaves are down, or more than once if your trees drop late. Fall is also the most important time to fertilize cool-season grass, so a cleanup pairs well with a fall fertilizer round.
Spring Cleanup
Winter leaves behind sticks, leftover leaves, matted grass, and beds full of dead growth. Clearing it out before the first mow lets sunlight and air back into the lawn so it greens up evenly.
Our spring cleanup includes:
- Sticks, leaves, and debris cleared from the lawn and beds
- Beds cleaned out and perennials cut back
- Hard surfaces blown clean
- Everything hauled away
Spring cleanup is a good time to start mowing and fertilizer and weed control for the season. Early spring is when pre-emergent goes down to stop crabgrass.
Commercial Spring & Fall Cleanup
We do seasonal cleanups for retail centers, apartment complexes, office parks, HOAs, and other commercial properties. We also have experience maintaining public parks, where grounds get heavy use and need to look good every week.
Commercial cleanups are scheduled ahead of time, so your property is done before tenants and customers notice the leaves. Cleanups can be added to a full-season contract with mowing, fertilizer, and snow removal, so you have one contact all year. See commercial lawn care.
Get on the Fall Cleanup Schedule
Cleanups fill up as the leaves come down. Call 515-505-6227 or send us a quote request. We’ll take a look and tell you what we’d recommend and what it’ll cost.
Get on the Fall Cleanup Schedule
Cleanups fill up as the leaves come down. Call 515-505-6227 or send us a quote request. We’ll take a look and tell you what we’d recommend and what it’ll cost.
Why Property Owners Choose Us for Seasonal Cleanups
Same Standard Everywhere
A home gets the same attention to detail as a retail lot or a public park. Beds cleaned out, edges clear, and nothing left behind.
We Show Up
We run set routes through Granger, Urbandale, Johnston, Grimes, Ankeny, and the rest of the metro, so scheduling is quick.
One Company, All Year
The same crew handles your mowing, fertilizer, cleanups, and snow removal. One contact for the whole year.
Common Questions About Fall and Spring Cleanup
What would you rather be doing instead of yard work? Email us with your answer and any other questions you have.
Why shouldn't I leave leaves on the lawn over winter?
A thick layer of leaves mats down under snow, holds moisture, and blocks light. The grass underneath can die off or get snow mold, and you’re left with thin, patchy spots in the spring.
When is the best time for a fall cleanup?
Usually late October into November, after most of the leaves are down. If your trees drop late, a second visit may make sense.
Do you haul the leaves away?
Yes. Leaves and debris are hauled off. Nothing is left in piles at the curb.
When do spring cleanups start?
As soon as the snow is gone and the ground firms up, usually late March or April in central Iowa. The goal is to have the yard clean before the first mow.
Can I get a cleanup without a full-season contract?
Yes. Spring and fall cleanups can be booked on their own or added to mowing, fertilizer, and snow removal.
Do you do cleanups for commercial properties?
Yes. Retail centers, apartments, office parks, HOAs, and public grounds.
What areas do you cover?
We’re based in Granger and work across the Des Moines metro, including Urbandale, Johnston, Grimes, Ankeny, Polk City, Clive, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Des Moines.
Get Your Free Quote
Your quote starts with this form. Tell us about the property and the services you want, and we’ll reply by email or text with a recommendation and a price.
Keeping it in writing means nothing gets missed, for you or for us. Serving Granger, Grimes, Johnston, Urbandale, Ankeny, and the Des Moines metro.
