One of the biggest landscaping headaches for most property owners is the blanket of fall leaves that come with the change of seasons. Autumn leaves can have a seasonal charm when they’re on the trees, but as soon as they begin to fall, you could have a major landscaping problem on your hands. Start strategizing how you’ll dodge the barrage of fall leaves this autumn now, before foliage-related issues have a chance to negatively impact you. Bumgardners Landscape can help.
3 Issues with a Lawn Full of Leaves
Bumgardners Landscape is no stranger to the myriad issues that can stem from letting fall foliage buildup on a lawn. We’ve seen first-hand how leaves can create major issues for residential and commercial property owners. We can help you avoid the following common problems:
- Trapped moisture. Fallen leaves can trap moisture in places it can cause damage, such as your roof and gutters. Moisture can lead to leaks, dry rot, mold, and mildew. Leaving wet leaves on the ground can also contribute to slip and fall accidents.
- Dead grass. Too many leaves on the ground can smother the plants underneath, as well as block them from the sunlight they need to survive. Failing to clean up your leaves can damage your landscape.
- Pest problems. Fall foliage on the ground provides the perfect protection for pests such as rodents, spiders, and mites – critters you don’t want to attract to your lawn or home. Getting rid of the leaves also gets rid of the pests living in them.
You might think it’s harmless to leave your fall leaves on the ground, but in fact the opposite is true. Unless they fall right onto a compost bed, leaves won’t decompose and help your lawn. Don’t let leaves suffocate your lawn and damage your home. Give your yard the attention it needs this fall with professional landscaping services.
Schedule Fall Cleanup Services Early
Don’t wait until you notice signs of serious problems happening under a blanket of fall leaves to schedule landscaping services in Medford. Instead, schedule your services early to avoid foliage-related fall problems. Contact our team today for residential or commercial services.
Sources:
https://bumgardnerslandscape.com/blog/2017/10/23/problems-fall-leaves-cause-medford-oregon/
