Minnesota's seasons don't transition gently. Winter leaves behind a mess of debris, dead grass, and compacted beds, and fall dumps thousands of leaves that will smother your lawn if they're not removed. The Lawn Master provides thorough spring and fall cleanup services in Apple Valley, MN to get your property ready for the season ahead.
Spring Cleanup — What We Do
Spring cleanup in the Apple Valley area typically happens in mid-April through early May, once the snow has melted and the ground has dried enough to work on. Here's what a full spring cleanup includes:
- Debris removal — Branches, twigs, and anything else that winter deposited on your lawn and beds.
- Leaf removal — Any leaves left over from fall that are matted on the lawn or piled in beds and corners.
- Lawn dethatching or raking — Raking out dead grass and matted thatch that accumulated over winter. This helps air, water, and nutrients reach the soil and promotes faster green-up.
- Bed cleanup — Cutting back dead perennials and ornamental grasses, pulling early weeds, and cleaning out beds so they're ready for the growing season.
- Edging — Re-cutting clean edges along driveways, walkways, and bed borders that softened over winter.
- First mow — A lower-than-normal first cut to remove dead tips and encourage new growth.
Spring cleanup is one of the most impactful single services you can book. Your property goes from post-winter rough to clean and ready in one visit.
Fall Cleanup — What We Do
Fall cleanup in Apple Valley runs from mid-October through late November, depending on when the trees finish dropping. For properties with mature oaks and maples, this can mean significant leaf volume. Our fall cleanup includes:
- Leaf removal — We blow, rake, and haul all leaves from the lawn, beds, walkways, and hard-to-reach areas. Leaves left on the lawn over winter create bare spots by smothering the grass underneath.
- Final mow — A shorter final cut to reduce snow mold risk and leave the lawn clean going into winter.
- Bed cleanup — Removing spent annuals, cutting back perennials as appropriate, and general bed tidying.
- Gutter clearing — We clear leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts so they drain properly through freeze-thaw cycles.
- Debris removal — All collected material is hauled away. Your property is left clean and ready for winter.
One Visit or Multiple?
Some customers book a single comprehensive cleanup in spring and fall. Others — especially those with lots of mature trees — prefer two fall visits: one in late October for the early drop, and a final cleanup in mid-November once the last leaves are down. We'll recommend what makes sense based on the tree coverage on your property.
Service Area
We provide spring and fall cleanup throughout Apple Valley and the surrounding south metro including Rosemount, Lakeville, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Savage, Prior Lake, Mendota Heights, Hastings, and Cottage Grove.
Common Questions About Seasonal Cleanup
How much does spring or fall cleanup cost?
Most residential cleanups in Apple Valley run $200 to $500, depending on lot size, leaf volume, and scope of work. Properties with heavy tree coverage or large lots will be on the higher end. We provide free estimates.
When should I book my spring cleanup?
Book early — late March or early April — to get on the schedule for mid-April. Spring cleanup slots fill up fast because everyone needs it at the same time. We work through requests in the order they come in.
Do you haul the leaves away or mulch them?
We haul them away. While mulching a light layer of leaves into the lawn can be beneficial, most fall cleanups in our area involve too much volume to mulch in place. We remove everything so your lawn goes into winter clean.