Spring Cleanup

A fresh start for Ridgefield & Wilton yards after a long Connecticut winter

Getting Your Lawn Back on Track After Winter

Snow cover hides a lot. Once it melts, homeowners usually find flattened grass, branches scattered across the yard and leftover leaves packed into corners and beds. Left alone, that layer blocks sunlight and slows new growth just when your lawn should be greening up.

Rob and his crew have spent three decades handling spring cleanups for Ridgefield and Wilton properties. A thorough cleanup clears out what winter left behind and gives your grass the air, nutrients and seed it needs to fill in.

What Goes Into a Full Spring Cleanup

Debris & Branch Removal

Fallen limbs, sticks and storm debris get hauled off so nothing sits on the turf and kills the grass underneath.

Raking & Thatch Removal

Professional raking lifts matted grass and pulls out the dead layer of thatch, letting air and water reach the roots again.

Soil Aeration

Compacted ground makes it hard for roots to grow. Aerating loosens the soil so water and nutrients can soak in.

Bare Spot Repair

Thin or dead patches are filled in with grass seed or sod, depending on the size of the damage.

Fertilization & Overseeding

A round of fertilizer feeds the lawn early in the season, and overseeding thickens up areas that came through winter sparse.

How to Tell Your Yard Needs a Spring Cleanup

Take a walk around your property after the snow is gone. Any of these usually means it's time to call in help:

• Grass looks flat, tangled or gray instead of green
• Brown patches show up along the driveway where snow was piled or plowed
• Sticks, leaves and pine needles are still scattered across the lawn
• The ground feels hard underfoot and puddles after rain
• Beds and edges are buried under last fall's leftovers

Answers to Common Spring Cleanup Questions