Now that you're enjoying more time spent outdoors, you're probably starting to notice just how much yard waste has accumulated in your absence. Leaves, twigs, dead flowers, and plants... Getting your hands into the soil again means you're adding to the mess by pulling weeds, pruning, and mowing the lawn.
You may be tempted to try and clean up the mess yourself, but you might want to reconsider. Piles of leaves or brush provide cozy homes for unwelcome visitors like rodents and snakes. You certainly don't want to discover a nest of venomous copperheads while picking up that pile of leaves!
Piles of leaves and brush are the perfect hangout for disease-carrying ticks, too. In fact, anywhere that's dark and moist is an ideal tick hideout. Let's see, that includes heaps of moldering leaves, weed piles, freshly mown grass, that overzealous pruning you did... Well, you get the picture!
Unless your landscaping consists entirely of concrete or stone, you're bound to have yard waste. What to do with all that mess? You can't just dump it into the bin with your regular trash. There are specific requirements for yard waste removal.
If you have more than a few stray twigs to pick up, you may need professional help.
At Count Junkula, our purple trucks will make quick work of removing your Greater Charlotte and Greater Raleigh, North Carolina yard waste. Contact the Count to schedule an appointment today!
Yes, grass clippings and leaves can be excellent mulch for your garden. They help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and add nutrients back into the soil as they decompose.
Composting is the process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and vegetable scraps, into a rich soil amendment. By composting, you reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and create a beneficial product for your garden.
Plan your landscaping projects carefully to minimize excess materials. Purchase only what you need, repurpose materials whenever possible, and choose plants that have less pruning requirements.
For larger items like branches and tree trimmings that can't be composted, consider hiring a chipping service to turn them into mulch, or see if your local waste management facility has a drop-off point for such waste.