Fall cleanup. Clear the leaves before they pile up.

A few leaves or a thick blanket

A thin layer of finely chopped leaves can return plant matter to the lawn. A heavy layer that hides the grass is different. It can block light and mat down when wet.

If leaves are piling up faster than you can deal with them, pickup can help. Tell us where they gather and whether more are still falling.

Read more: University of Minnesota: leaves on the lawn

The fall work we offer

You can request leaf pickup, branch pickup, lawn raking and debris hauling. The quote confirms which areas to clear and the amount of work.

Leaves may be spread over the grass or tucked along a fence. Branches may be mixed in. Let us know about both so we can plan the cleanup.

Debris hauling covers the agreed yard work. If you have other waste or very large branches, ask about it first. Do not add items to a pile and assume they can all be taken.

Plan around the leaves you have

You do not have to wait for a perfect leaf-free day to send a request. Tell us how full the yard is now. Let us know if trees are still dropping leaves.

A single cleanup clears the agreed work at that visit. It does not stop more leaves from falling. If you want to discuss more than one visit, include that in the quote request. Availability and timing need to be confirmed.

Soft ground and weather can affect the work. A calendar date alone cannot tell us the state of your lawn.

A simple check before winter

Start with a clear lawn and a short list of what is left to do. A cleanup is useful, but it is not every kind of fall yard work.

• Pick up toys and loose items that should not sit on the grass.
• Point out piles, low spots and areas you want cleared.
• Keep paths to gates open for the agreed work.
• Ask about lawn care if the grass needs more than a cleanup.
• Make a separate plan for sprinkler care before freezing weather.

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Leave a useful note for spring

After leaves are cleared, take note of bare patches, worn paths or spots that stayed wet. It can be hard to recall them once the yard is covered again.

Those notes can help when you ask for spring work. They do not mean you need to book every service now. Start with the cleanup, then choose what the lawn needs next.

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Tell us where the leaves are

Rent a Rake began in 2006. We can help with fall yard work in the six communities below.

For a quote, share your town, yard size if known, access and the amount of leaves or branches. Say whether the debris is loose, bagged or in piles. If you want it hauled away, make that clear.

Fall cleanup pricing is by quote. Send the work you want done so the plan and price can be confirmed.

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