There are two times a year when most yards in Colorado Springs need a reset: right after winter, and right before it. A proper cleanup at each of those points keeps your lawn healthier through the season — and makes the rest of the year a lot more manageable.
Here’s what you need to know.
What a Yard Cleanup Typically Covers
Every yard is different, so we scope each job to what it actually needs. Most cleanups include some combination of:
- Leaf and debris removal — lawns, beds, corners, and the spots that always get skipped
- Bed and border tidy-up — pulling obvious weeds, removing dead growth, cleaning up edges
- Light trimming — as needed for a clean, maintained look
- Blow-off — sidewalks, driveways, patios finished clean
- Haul-away — available as an add-on so you don’t have to deal with piles or bags at the curb
If you have a specific focus (front yard only, rental turnover, pre-listing cleanup), mention it when you request a quote and we’ll scope it accordingly.
Spring Cleanup: Starting the Season Right
Spring cleanup is about clearing out what winter left behind and getting your yard ready to grow well.
Common spring requests:
- Removing winter debris and matted-down leaf buildup
- Bed cleanup and edge refresh
- Getting the lawn surface clear before mowing season starts
- Mulch refresh prep (or full mulch install — a common add-on)
The best time to schedule a spring cleanup in Colorado Springs is usually late March through April, once the ground has thawed and you’re past the last real freeze risk. You want the yard prepped before growth takes off, not after.
Fall Cleanup: Protecting What You Built
A good fall cleanup protects your lawn through winter and makes spring a lot easier.
Common fall requests:
- Leaf removal and disposal (piled leaves left on the lawn through winter smother the grass and encourage disease)
- Cutting back dead growth
- Final tidy-up of beds before the first hard freeze
- Prepping beds if you’re planning to add mulch in spring
We typically see the busiest fall cleanup demand in October, once the leaves are down but before the snow makes yard work miserable.
One-Time or Bundled with Ongoing Lawn Care
Some customers book a cleanup once or twice a year and handle everything else themselves. Others add it on as part of a recurring mowing plan so the yard stays managed year-round.
Yard cleanup pairs well with:
- Recurring mowing (one less thing to think about)
- Light weeding (especially before a mulch refresh)
- Landscaping refresh (beds, edging, mulch — the full curb-appeal reset)
If you want the “it looks finished” result, bundling usually gets you there faster and for less per service.
Debris Haul-Away
Don’t want bags stacked at the curb or piles sitting in the yard? We can include debris haul-away in your cleanup scope. Job’s done when we leave — no follow-up trips to the dump on your end.
How Pricing Works
Yard cleanup pricing depends on:
- Property size and how much debris is present
- Number of beds and areas needing attention
- Whether you want haul-away included
- Any add-ons (weeding, mulch, edging, trimming)
The fastest way to get accurate pricing is to request a quote and describe what you want cleaned up. Photos help us scope it faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer one-time yard cleanups? Yes — this is one of our most common one-time service requests, especially in spring and fall.
Do you haul away leaves and debris? Yes. Haul-away is available as an add-on to any cleanup.
Can you combine a cleanup with mowing or weeding? Absolutely. Many customers bundle cleanup with recurring mowing, light weeding, or a mulch refresh — we can quote it as one scope.
Is this the same as a landscaping makeover? A yard cleanup focuses on debris removal and getting the yard tidy. A landscaping refresh usually goes deeper — bed edging, mulch install, curb-appeal upgrades. If you’re not sure which fits your yard, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Ready to schedule? Tell us what you want cleaned up — we’ll get back to you with pricing and next availability.