Spring Cleanup in Farmington, CT

David's Landscaping provides professional spring cleanup in Farmington, CT and the surrounding towns of Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury, Southington, Collinsville, Burlington and more. Winter leaves your property buried in leaves, sticks and debris, with last year's dead perennials and grasses still standing. A spring cleanup clears it all out so your lawn and beds can start the season healthy. Every spring cleanup includes removing leaves, sticks and winter debris, cutting back perennials and ornamental grasses, cleaning and spade-edging your beds, and hauling all the debris away. Spring cleanups start at $250. We're a family-owned, licensed and insured company (CT HIC# 0670708) with more than 15 years of experience.

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• Leaves, sticks and winter debris removed from lawns and beds
• Perennials and ornamental grasses cut back
• Beds cleaned out and spade-edged
• All debris hauled away
• Add-ons in the same visit: dethatching, mulch, shrub pruning and the first mow
• From $250, with most cleanups $250–$550

What's Included in a Spring Cleanup

A professional spring cleanup is about more than picking up a few branches. We go over the whole property, lawn and beds, so everything is clean, sharp and ready to grow.

1. Leaf removal: leaves blown and raked out of the lawn, beds and from around shrubs, where they get trapped all winter.
2. Sticks, branches and winter debris: fallen limbs, pine cones and storm debris picked up.
3. Perennials cut back: last year's dead stalks cut down so new growth comes up clean.
4. Ornamental grasses cut back: tall, dead clumps cut down to a few inches before new green shoots grow through.
5. Beds cleaned out: debris cleared from around shrubs and plantings.
6. Spade-cut bed edges: a crisp, hand-cut edge between the lawn and every bed.
7. Debris hauled away: everything is removed from your property.

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Add-Ons for the Same Visit

Spring cleanup is the perfect time to get your property fully ready for the season in one visit:

• Dethatching: done right before the cleanup. The thatch gets blown into piles and hauled away with the rest of the debris.
• Fresh mulch: beds are already cleaned and edged, so mulch goes right down.
• Shrub pruning: early spring is the time to prune summer-blooming shrubs like panicle hydrangea, spirea and butterfly bush, before new growth starts.
• First mow of the season: a clean first cut to finish the job.

Why a Spring Cleanup Matters

• Healthier lawn: leaves and debris left on the lawn block sunlight and hold moisture, leading to snow mold, dead patches and thin spots.
• Healthier beds: wet, matted leaves around shrubs and perennials invite rot, pests and disease.
• A head start: clean beds are ready for mulch, and a clean lawn is ready for its first mow, aeration or seeding.
• Curb appeal: crisp edges and clean beds make the whole property look cared for.

When to Schedule a Spring Cleanup in Connecticut

Spring cleanups run from late March to early May, starting once the snow is gone and the ground has firmed up. We schedule by soil conditions, not just the calendar.

How Much Does a Spring Cleanup Cost?

Spring cleanups start at a $250 minimum and go up depending on the size and scope of the property. Every quote is tailored individually. Most spring cleanups fall between $250 and $550 when a thorough fall cleanup was done the previous year.

Other factors that affect the price:

• Property size and the number and size of beds.
• How much debris there is: leaves, sticks and storm damage.
• How many perennials and grasses need to be cut back.
• Add-ons: dethatching, mulch, pruning or the first mow.

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Before Your Spring Cleanup

• Clear the yard. Please move furniture, toys, planters and other items. For liability reasons, our crew does not move customer belongings.
• Weather may shift the date. Rain and saturated ground can push a cleanup back a few days.

Towns Where We Do Spring Cleanups

David's Landscaping is based in Farmington, CT, and we do spring cleanups throughout these Hartford County towns and nearby communities:

• Spring cleanup in Farmington, CT, including Unionville and neighborhoods along the Farmington River, our home base
• Spring cleanup in Avon, CT, from the Route 44 corridor to the wooded hillside lots below Talcott Mountain
• Spring yard cleanup in West Hartford, CT, from West Hartford Center and Elmwood to Bishop's Corner
• Spring cleanup in Simsbury, CT, including Weatogue and West Simsbury
• Spring cleanup in Southington, CT, including Plantsville and Milldale
• Spring cleanup in Collinsville, CT and the rest of Canton, CT
• Spring cleanup in Burlington, CT, where wooded lots collect plenty of winter debris
• Bristol, CT · Plainville, CT · Newington, CT · New Britain, CT · Bloomfield, CT · Hartford, CT · Windsor Locks, CT · Suffield, CT

Billing and Communication

• Billed after the job. We don't collect payment in the field, so there's no need to be home.
• Questions or concerns? Contact David directly. Please send questions, requests and concerns straight to David, the owner, at 203-908-1987 or careformygrass@gmail.com, instead of to the crew.

Why Homeowners Choose David's Landscaping for Spring Cleanups

• The whole property, done right: lawn, beds, perennials, grasses and edges.
• Everything hauled away. No piles left behind.
• One visit, fully ready: dethatching, mulch, pruning and the first mow can all be added.
• We protect your lawn by waiting for firm ground instead of rutting a wet yard.
• Upfront pricing: from $250, with most cleanups $250–$550.
• 15+ years of experience, licensed and insured (CT HIC# 0670708).
• Year-round care: fall cleanups, lawn mowing, mulching, shrub trimming and aeration.

How to Get Started

1. Request a free quote. Call or text 203-908-1987 or fill out our quote form. Spring fills up fast, so book early.
2. Pick your add-ons: dethatching, mulch, pruning or the first mow.
3. We schedule your cleanup once the ground is firm.
4. We clean up and haul it all away. You're billed after the job.

Spring Cleanup FAQs

What does a spring cleanup include?

Removing leaves, sticks and winter debris from the lawn and beds, cutting back perennials and ornamental grasses, cleaning out beds, spade-edging, and hauling all the debris away.

When should I schedule a spring cleanup in Connecticut?

Spring cleanups run from late March to early May, once the snow is gone and the ground has firmed up. We schedule by soil conditions, because working on saturated ground leaves ruts and compacts the soil.

How much does a spring cleanup cost?

Spring cleanups start at a $250 minimum. Most fall between $250 and $550 when a thorough fall cleanup was done. If the fall cleanup was skipped and heavy, wet leaves remain, the price can exceed $1,000.

Why does skipping the fall cleanup make spring cost more?

Leaves left over winter get soaked and matted down by snow. They're heavier, take much longer to remove and fill more loads to haul away. They also smother the lawn underneath.

Do you haul away the debris?

Yes. All leaves, sticks and debris from your spring cleanup are hauled away.

Do you cut back perennials and ornamental grasses?

Yes. Last year's dead perennial stalks and ornamental grasses are cut back so new growth comes up clean.

Is bed edging included?

Yes. Every bed gets a crisp, spade-cut edge as part of the spring cleanup.

Can you mulch during the spring cleanup?

Yes. Mulch is a popular add-on. The beds are already cleaned and edged, so fresh mulch goes right down in the same visit.

Can you dethatch during the spring cleanup?

Yes, and it's the best time to do it. We dethatch first, then the thatch is blown into piles and hauled away with the rest of the cleanup debris.

Can you prune shrubs during the spring cleanup?

Yes. Early spring is the right time to prune summer-blooming shrubs like panicle hydrangea, spirea and butterfly bush. Spring-blooming shrubs like lilac and forsythia should wait until after they flower.

Do you do the first mow of the season?

Yes. The first mow can be added to your spring cleanup visit.

Why do you wait when the ground is wet?

Equipment and foot traffic on saturated ground leave ruts and compact the soil, which damages the lawn. A few days' wait protects your yard.

Do I need to be home for my spring cleanup?

No. Just move furniture, toys and other items beforehand. Our crew doesn't move customer belongings. You'll be billed after the job.

What towns do you do spring cleanups in?

We do spring cleanups in Farmington, Unionville, Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury, Southington, Collinsville, Canton, Burlington, Bristol, Plainville, Newington, New Britain, Bloomfield, Hartford, Windsor Locks and Suffield, CT.

Get a Free Spring Cleanup Quote in Farmington, CT

Ready to shake off winter? David's Landscaping clears the leaves and debris, cuts back last year's growth, edges your beds and hauls it all away, throughout Farmington, Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury and the surrounding towns. Spring cleanups start at $250.

Call or text 203-908-1987  |  Request Your Free Spring Cleanup Quote

David's Landscaping · Farmington, CT · Licensed & Insured · CT HIC# 0670708