Leaf and Green Waste Removal in Melbourne
Lawns, beds and paths cleared of leaves, and the garden waste taken away, so you're not filling the green bin for weeks.
Melbourne's inner-east and south-east are some of the leafiest parts of the city. Avenues of plane trees, elms and oaks look spectacular in autumn, then drop a huge volume of leaves onto lawns, garden beds, paths and driveways over just a few weeks.
Left in place, a thick layer of leaves smothers lawns, turns slippery on paths and blocks drains, and damp leaf litter gives slugs and snails somewhere to hide. We clear leaves off lawns and hard surfaces, rake them out of beds, and either take the green waste away or, if you'd like, set some aside for compost or leaf mulch.
What's included
- Raking and blowing leaves off lawns, paths, driveways and patios
- Clearing leaves out of garden beds without damaging plants
- Gathering prunings, fallen branches and other garden debris
- Removing green waste from the property
- Setting leaves aside for compost or leaf mulch, if you'd like
- One-off clean-ups or regular visits through leaf season
Melbourne's leaf season
Most deciduous street and garden trees in Melbourne drop their leaves between April and June. Plane trees often keep dropping into early winter, and their large, tough leaves are slow to break down, so they build up quickly on lawns and along kerbs.
Through peak leaf fall, a visit every week or two keeps lawns from yellowing under a leaf layer and stops paths getting slippery. Once the trees are bare, a final clean-up clears everything away before winter, and it's a good time to cut back perennials and tidy beds ready for spring.
Leaf & Green Waste Removal near you
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Leaf & Green Waste Removal: your questions answered
How often should leaves be cleared from a lawn?
During peak leaf fall, every one to two weeks. Grass under a thick layer of leaves misses out on light and can yellow or thin out within a couple of weeks, especially in the shorter, shadier days of autumn.
Do you take the green waste away?
Yes. Leaves and other garden waste can be removed from the property as part of the visit, so you're not filling your green waste bin for weeks. If you'd rather keep some for compost, just let us know.
Can I use fallen leaves in my garden?
Yes. Shredded leaves make a good mulch, and leaves left to rot down for a year or two become leaf mould, an excellent soil conditioner for Melbourne's clay soils. Plane tree and oak leaves break down slowly, so they work best shredded or mixed into other compost.
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