Autumn skies and pumpkin pies can only mean that it’s just about time for fall leaf removal in Kansas City, and this year SK Lawn and Landscape has added an extra team due to the overwhelming demand we’ve seen in previous years. With cooler temperatures and windy days in store for this week, we’ll likely see the leaves change and fall quicker than usual this year. So make sure you have leaf removal scheduled because, just like previous years, once the leaves are falling, homeowners start calling, and we book up fast!
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While there are conflicting opinions on whether you should even have your leaves removed, we have learned over the years that homeowners that want a healthy, consistent lawn should opt to do so, particularly here in the greater Kansas City area.
Here’s why you should have leaves removed from your lawn:
- Leaves can deprive your lawn of sunlight. Even in the fall and winter months, your lawn’s grass still needs sunlight. While it may appear dead and dormant, your lawn’s grass is very much alive even in the dead of winter, and a thick layer of leaves will hinder any sunlight from reaching your lawn.
- Leaves deprive your lawn of carbon dioxide. Unlike humans that breathe oxygen, your lawn’s grass takes in carbon dioxide, and water in a complex process called photosynthesis to generate food for the plant. A thick layer of leaves can easily suffocate your lawn’s grass keeping much-needed carbon dioxide from reaching the leaves. While photosynthesis is not as prevalent in the winter months as it has much to do with the presence of chlorophyll which gives plants and grass their green pigment, a layer of leaves can keep air trapped and stagnant, leaving your lawn no way to produce the nutrients it needs to live and grow.
- Leaves can trap moisture, causing lawn fungus and insect infestations. Your lawn needs moisture to survive the cold, dry winter, but when a layer of leaves traps moisture in the soil for an extended period of time, it can lead to lawn fungus problems at the roots. Not only can unremoved leaves lead to lawn fungus and other diseases, but leaves can become a haven for damaging insects that are seeking a warm place to stay over the course of the winter.
At SK Lawn and Landscape, our goal has always been to provide quality, professional lawn care services to our customers, and fall leaf removal is a big part of making sure grass grows healthy, green, and vibrant once spring arrives. Call us today to schedule leaf removal for your lawn at (816) 372-4965 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.
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