The very best leaf removal services in Denver

After weeks of dry winds and heat, cleaning up piles of fall leaves on your Denver lawn feels exhausting. It’s not nearly as enjoyable as a day at Red Rocks or cheering for the Broncos.

There’s a faster way. Lawn Love makes leaf removal simple. Our local lawn care pros in Denver also handle leaf removal and leaf cleanup in the fall. 

Lawn Love’s leaf removal in Denver costs $126.45 on average for a 1-acre yard, but pricing is based on the size and amount of leaves on your lawn. Our local leaf cleanup pros rake or blow the leaves onto a tarp and then bag them.

Leaves usually start falling in October around the city and foothills and continue into November. That’s when most Denver yards need one or more cleanups to stay ahead of the drop.

• Leaf Collection: Each fall, Denver runs LeafDrop with multiple weekday and weekend sites. Paper bags are required at most locations. Check the LeafDrop page for current dates, hours, and locations
• Extra local rule: Denver collects compost weekly (recycling every other week). You can put leaves and yard debris in your green compost cart.

Most common trees that shed leaves in Denver:

• Quaking aspen
• London plane
• Maple
• Elm

Leaf removal isn't tied to just fall or winter in Denver. Lawns can be covered with leaves after tornadoes and severe thunderstorms that can knock down branches and scatter debris. We offer yard cleanup after storms, too.

Bottom Line: Fall leaves look stunning at Washington Park, but when they form soggy layers on your lawn, they become more of a problem than a pleasure.

Lawn Love Leaf Removal FAQ

How can leaves damage my lawn?

A thick layer of leaves:

• Smothers grass. Leaves block the sun, water, and air your grass needs. 
• Spurs lawn diseases (such as snow molds, red thread, and brown patch).
• Attracts pests (ants, termites, cockroaches, and rodents, for example).
• Increases weeds. A thick layer of moist leaves fuels weed growth.
• Lowers curb appeal. Your yard looks uncared for or like a lot of work to buyers.

How can you get rid of leaves in your yard?

• Hire a leaf removal crew. Easiest option, saves time, energy, and possible backache.
• Rake and bag leaves. This takes time and effort and can strain your back.
• Blow leaves and then bag them. It takes less time, but can strain your knees.
• Vacuum leaves. This takes even less time, but it’s a specialized and expensive service.
• Mulch leaves. Mulching mowers make this easy, and mulched leaves add nutrients.

What to do with the leaves you clean up

• Place bags of leaves at the curb for easy pickup.
• Mulch them.
• Compost them. Leaf mold is often called gardener’s gold.
• Use them as insulation to protect root vegetables from the cold.

How much does leaf removal cost?

Your leaf removal price reflects these cost factors:

• Yard size
• Number of trees in your yard (more trees means more leaves)
• Amount of leaves (dry or wet leaves and thin or thick layer covering your grass)
• Leaf removal method (raking and bagging costs more because it takes more time)
• Time of year (leaf removal prices are highest in fall, which is peak season)

How often should I have my leaves removed?

This depends on where you live and your own lawn. 

Biweekly or monthly leaf removal is common in the Northeast and Midwest, where yards tend to have more trees that drop their leaves in fall. 

One-time leaf removal (or twice per year) is common In cities in the South and Southwest, where there are fewer trees that drop leaves.

Give your yard some Lawn Love with our leaf removal service. Our local leaf cleanup pros are a few clicks or a quick call away.