Spring has sprung in Calgary!

A good spring cleaning will set your yard to a good start for the season. After our harsh winter with fluctuating temperatures, it is essential to give your yard a boost with a spring clean package that is suitable for your yard.

Our spring cleanup package includes:

• Bed blow-out / raking to tidy up your yard's beautiful features
• Power raking to remove excess thatch
• First mow & trim to remove winter kill
• Disposal of debris for a fresh start

Add CORE AERATION for better water and nutrient uptake or a special blend of SPRING FERTILIZER to give your lawn a great head start.

Book your Spring Yard Cleanup with us!

Frequently Asked Questions

When will you do my spring cleanup?

We do our yard cleanups in the order they are booked.  If you have a preference on whether to do your cleanup in early April, late April, early May, or late May, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate this.

Do I need to aerate my lawn?

Over time and from constant use, the soil under your grass gets compacted.  When soil gets compacted, it is more difficult for your grass to develop deeper root system and access air, water, and minerals that are essential for its growth.  Compacted soil also negatively affects presence of beneficial soil organisms that help keep your soil healthy.

Core aeration helps loosen the soil by removing soil plugs allowing for air, water, & minerals to be available for your lawn and other beneficial soil organisms. 

If your soil gets a lot of foot traffic, you may want to consider getting this done.  The best way to know is by getting a core sample of the lawn.  If grass roots extend only to the first 2 inches, your soil may benefit from core aeration.

When should I aerate my lawn?

The best time to aerate lawns in Calgary is between May to June and in October before winter sets in. 

Getting this done in the spring will help your lawn reap its benefits during its growing season and allowing it to recover from the procedure.  In the fall, this procedure allows for your lawn to winterize better after all the use it has experienced during the summer months.

Do you remove the soil plugs after aeration?

No, we don't.  The soil plugs are best left on the lawn so they can be reabsorbed. 

When done in the spring, along with our cleanup service, all the plugs get broken down during power raking, leaving a ready-to-use lawn after our service.

When done in the fall, the plugs get broken down by the freeze-thaw events that we get during the winter months.

What is power raking?

"Power raking" or dethatching is a process of removing thatch - a dense mat of stems and roots which accumulate under the surface of your lawn.   

A little thatch (about 50% of your grass height) is good for your lawn and acts as cushion so your lawn can withstand foot traffic.  However, too much thatch accumulation can prevent air, water, & minerals from reaching your soil.  It also becomes a good habitat for pests and diseases that can prevent you from having a green & healthy lawn.

When should I get power raking done?

Power raking is a very aggresive procedure that can be hard on your lawn if done in the wrong time of the year.
It is best to power rake in the spring while your lawn is still dormant to avoid too much damage and allow your lawn to reap its benefits as soon is it is awake from the long winter.

I need some work done on my garden beds when you come do my cleanup, can you do that?

Absolutely!  Please let us know when you fill out our booking form about this request and we will include it when we do your spring cleanup.  Please note that we charge $65/manhour for this service and is subject to disposal fees.

Where do all the cleanup debris go?

We put all the yard waste in your green bin for city pickup.  Everything that does not fit in the green bin, we will take with us to our partner farm for composting.

My dog has been doing his business in my yard all winter.  Do you offer dog poop removal?

Unfortunately, we don't offer this service. 

​However, a quick Google search for "dog poop service in Calgary" will show you reputable companies the specializes in this service.​

When does spring cleanup season start & end?

We begin our spring cleanup season as soon as all the snow has melted.  This is usually starts in early April until the end of May. ​