Though the weather is still warm, fall is approaching, as always, much faster than we think.
For many, this means a lot of seasonal activities, and annual lawn cleanup is a major one.
Getting the lawn clean during fall can be a fun family activity, getting everyone outdoors and active.
It is also an important part of yard upkeep, ensuring that all the fallen leaves and accumulated lawn debris do not sit there the entire winter, damaging your grass, making your lawn look cluttered, and possibly even getting wet and freezing underneath a snowfall.
Before you get started cleaning, be sure that you know how to properly remove and dispose of your yard waste, keeping in mind that most municipal waste removal suppliers will probably not be able to take it from you.
De-Clog Your Gutters Making cleaning your gutters one of the first things than you take care of is important for a few reasons.
For one, you are going to really appreciate a well-drained roof in those colder months, because winter is the last time you will feel like dealing with a leak.
Beyond this, though, chances are high that quite a bit of leaves and other debris have really built up in your gutters-and autumn leaf fall will only make it worse.
Removing these clogs as you do the rest of your yard work is a good idea because you can dispose of the muck with the rest of the debris you get rid of, leaving your clean up job as simple as it can be.
Trim Everything Trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs while it is still a bit warm out is a great way to have your yard looking nice and neat through the winter.
As an added bonus, this has a benefit similar to mucking out your gutters: all of the waste you create can be removed in one fell swoop.
Trimming hedges, trees, and shrubs in autumn when leaf cover is sparse can also help you to notice any diseased, decayed, or even dead branches.
Noticing these can help you to isolate the problem with your greenery and either heal or remove it before it spreads further.
Hire a Dumpster Rental Company Yard waste can be a tricky thing to dispose of because municipal waste removal suppliers have a tendency to have tight limits on how much they will take away and what materials they will remove.
If you do a little research, however, you will find that certain dumpster rental companies are perfectly fine with hauling away however much waste you have got, and many accept lawn debris in addition to normal waste.
Renting a dumpster can also be a great way to cut down on the big plastic bags you would otherwise waste when cleaning your lawn.
If you're concerned that you won't have enough lawn debris to merit renting a dumpster, talk with your neighbors.
You'd be surprised how many people will chip in to be able to easily and painlessly have their lawn debris taken away!