The very best leaf removal services in Rochester

There’s nothing quite as splendid as the sight of colorful autumn leaves in Rochester. Raking them after they fall? Not splendid. 

You don’t have to. Lawn Love makes leaf removal easy. Our leaf cleanup pros rake or blow the leaves onto a tarp and then bag them. Lawn Love’s leaf removal in Rochester costs $134.41 on average for a 1-acre yard but is based on the size of your property and the amount of leaves on your lawn.

Leaves usually start falling in October in Rochester, and leaf removal tends to be needed through December. In fact, Rochester has free leaf pickup in the month of November. It is illegal to place leaves directly onto streets or sidewalks in Rochester, so always place them in a paper bag or container.

The most common trees that shed leaves in Rochester include:

• Sugar maple
• White oak
• Dogwood
• Birch

Leaf removal isn’t tied to just fall or winter in Rochester. Lawns can accumulate leaves after storms in any season. In addition, hHumid areas like Rochester may need leaf cleanup more often as humidity and moisture foster lawn diseases like red thread, brown patch, and pythium blight. Wet leaves also harbor pests; don’t give them a place to hide.

Bottom Line: Fall leaves are beautiful in Rochester, 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?

Biweekly or monthly leaf removal is pretty standard in the Northeast, where yards tend to have more trees that drop their leaves in fall. 

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.