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As leaves turn color and drop to the ground, they hearken more than just the changing of the seasons. To homeowners, a lawn full of leaves means it’s time to break out the rakes and leaf blowers, or else put in a call to the local landscaping company. Hiring a pro to clean up your lawn before winter makes sense, as they have the tools and experience to do the job quickly and thoroughly. Much more than just leaf cleanup, a complete fall lawn care service prepares your yard for peak performance when the weather starts to warm up again. Fall Lawn Maintenance: What’s Involved The most basic fall cleanup service will include the removal of leaves, twigs, and other debris from your lawn. Almost all landscaping companies, however, offer additional services aimed at addressing not only your lawn, but also your gardens and perennials. If you live in an area that doesn’t experience harsh winters, some of the grounds maintenance tasks described below may not be necessary: Pruning:...

Continue Mowing Mow your lawn every week or so until the grass has stopped growing. For lawns under or near deciduous trees losing their leaves in the fall, your mower’s mulching mode—in which discharge chutes are closed off so that the grass and leaves get chopped more finely—also allows leaves to decompose on your lawn without smothering what lies beneath. Leaving clippings behind returns useful nutrients to the soil. Don't Let the Leaves Pile Up Leaves block sunlight that your grass needs. Wet leaves mat it down and promote disease. Which is to say, raking once or twice each fall really isn’t enough. If your mower doesn’t have a mulching mode, use a leaf blower or rake to clear the leaves for bagging or composting. Dry leaves are much easier to clear, so try to remove as many as you can when a storm is forecast. On a crisp fall day, you can easily move mountains of leaves with a reliable blower.  Make One Last Deck Check While you’re putting away your ou...

What Does Roof Cleaning Cost? Here’s a look at some of the costs and facts to consider when opting for this maintenance. Save money and your shingles   roof cleaning kit at your local hardware store, think again. Such cleaners can hasten your roof’s deterioration because most of these products include chemicals that harm petroleum-based shingles. These kits also encourage homeowners to pressure wash shingles, which is harmful. Roof cleaning techniques Three factors determine cost for roof cleaning: how much time it takes to clean the roof, the amount of moss and algae present and your roof’s size. Always use a reputable contractor who adheres to the removal techniques of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association and the Roof Cleaning Institute of America (RCIA). Both groups advise against power washing roofs because it's potentially damaging. The RCIA recommends that contractors use soft washing, which helps eradic...

There are four materials commonly used for driveways – gravel, asphalt, concrete and pavers. Which one you choose will be based on your budget, your climate and conditions and the length of your driveway. Gravel driveways are hands-down the most affordable option upfront. Asphalt driveways place second in cost, followed by cement and pavers. Although gravel driveways are the least expensive initially, they require the most maintenance long-term. Annual maintenance includes an herbicide application and raking. You’ll need to add more gravel every two to four years, especially if you live in a snowy area or have a sloped driveway. The act of snow removal scrapes up a lot of gravel and deposits it on the sides of the road. You must rake the gravel annually to push it back in place. If you’re willing to keep up with the maintenance, though, gravel is an affordable, durable material and makes an attractive driveway. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about buying an...