If you own a property in Michigan, you'll want to keep it in great shape so it can enhance the aesthetics of your outdoor space. However, cleaning your yard in the fall can do more than just enhance the curb appeal of your property, it can also improve the overall health of your lawn and landscape. That's because if you leave debris and leaves on your lawn and in your landscape beds, it can smother your grass and plants and block them from receiving the nutrients and resources they need to thrive. Additionally, if you leave debris and leaves on your property, they can attract various pests and insects to your property, as it provides the perfect place for them to hide and also provides them with protection from the weather. What's more, you should also make sure that you cut back your perennials to preserve their health and beauty!

Leaving debris and leaves on your property can smother your grass and plants and block nutrients from reaching them.

One of the biggest reasons why you should clean up the debris and leaves on your property during the fall season is because they can smother your grass and plants and block vital resources such as sunlight, water, air, and nutrients from reaching them. This can cause your vegetation to become weak and unhealthy, which means they will have a hard time fighting off diseases and insect infestations. However, when you remove all the debris and leaves from your lawn and landscape beds, your plants will be able to breathe and can start growing strong and healthy again.

Leaf piles can attract insects and pests like snakes, fleas, ticks, and more!

Leaves and Debris Can Attract Pests & Insects Looking For A Place To Hunker Down Or Escape The Weather

Another reason why you should remove the leaves and debris from your yard in the fall is because they can attract unwanted pests and insects. You may not notice any pests yet, but if there are leaves and debris covering your lawn and landscape beds, then it provides shelter for them. They can use this debris and leaves to hunker down during bad weather and even breed. Once you remove these things from your property, you take away their hiding spots and potential breeding grounds. That way, you can help prevent an insect infestation from happening!

Cutting back perennials can benefit their health by encouraging new growth.

If you have perennial plants in your landscape beds, then you need to trim them during the fall season to keep them looking neat and manicured. But did you know that cutting them back can actually benefit their health? Yes, it can! When you cut back perennials, you can encourage new growth, which will make them look fuller and healthier than before. So, don't forget to perform this maintenance task in the fall if you want to enhance the beauty of your property!

Give us a call today to sign up for our fall yard cleanup service.

Are you ready to give your lawn and landscape beds a nice, clean look? If so, then we can help with that! Here at Stiles Lawn, Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc., we offer our fall yard cleanup service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in DeWitt, Haslett, Williamston, MI, and throughout the nearby areas. Our team members follow a meticulous process to ensure all the leaves and debris are removed from your yard and landscape beds. We can also cut back your perennial plants to keep them healthy and looking their best! Give us a call today at (517) 322-2671 to sign up for our fall yard cleanup service. We look forward to hearing from you soon!