The very best leaf removal services in Sarasota

Let’s face it, you live in Sarasota for the unmatched outdoorsy lifestyle, including world-class beaches, golf, and arts. So why are you at home raking leaves on a gorgeous fall weekend?

You don’t have to. Lawn Love makes leaf removal easy. Our local lawn care pros in Sarasota  are great at mowing lawns, but they also handle leaf cleanup in the fall. 

Lawn Love’s leaf removal in Sarasota costs $186.99 on average for a 1-acre yard, but pricing is based on the size of your yard and amount of leaves on your lawn. Our pros rake or blow the leaves onto a tarp and then bag them.

Leaves usually start falling in October in Sarasota, and leaf removal tends to be needed through December. Plastic bags aren’t allowed for yard waste in Sarasota, so ask the pros to place the leaves in paper lawn and leaf bags or small containers. Make sure to check which day yard waste is collected in your area.

Most common trees that shed leaves in Sarasota:

• Bald cypress
• Laurel oak
• Red maple
• Sweetgum

Leaf removal isn’t tied to just fall or winter in Sarasota. Storms, heavy winds, and, yes, hurricanes can strip leaves off trees at any time, which is why we offer storm cleanup services.

Humid areas like Sarasota may also need leaf cleanup more often as humidity and moisture foster lawn diseases like red thread, brown patch, and pythium blight. And wet leaves can become a haven for pests.

Bottom Line: Fall leaves are beautiful in Sarasota, just not on your lawn.

Lawn Love Leaf Removal FAQ

How can leaves damage my lawn?

A thick layer of leaves:

• Smothers grass. Leaves block the sun, water, and air your grass needs. 
• Spurs lawn diseases (such as snow molds, red thread, and brown patch).
• Attracts pests (ants, termites, cockroaches, and rodents, for example).
• Increases weeds. A thick layer of moist leaves fuels weed growth.
• Lowers curb appeal. Your yard looks uncared for or like a lot of work to buyers.

How can you get rid of leaves in your yard?

• Hire a leaf removal crew. Easiest option, saves time, energy, and possible backache.
• Rake and bag leaves. This takes time and effort and can strain your back.
• Blow leaves and then bag them. It takes less time, but can strain your knees.
• Vacuum leaves. This takes even less time, but it’s a specialized and expensive service.
• Mulch leaves. Mulching mowers make this easy, and mulched leaves add nutrients.

What to do with the leaves you clean up

• Place bags of leaves at the curb for easy pickup.
• Mulch them.
• Compost them. Leaf mold is often called gardener’s gold.
• Use them as insulation to protect root vegetables from the cold.

How much does leaf removal cost?

Your leaf removal price reflects these cost factors:

• Yard size
• Number of trees in your yard (more trees means more leaves)
• Amount of leaves (dry or wet leaves and thin or thick layer covering your grass)
• Leaf removal method (raking and bagging costs more because it takes more time)
• Time of year (leaf removal prices are highest in fall, which is peak season)

How often should I have my leaves removed?

One-time leaf removal (or twice per year) is common in Southwest Florida, where there are fewer trees that drop leaves.

Give your yard some Lawn Love with our leaf removal service. Our local leaf cleanup pros are a few clicks or a quick call away.