Leaves and debris on your lawn can not only drag down the curb appeal of your property in New Mexico but also affect the overall health of your grass and plants. Leaves and debris block nutrients and resources from reaching the soil, which is essential for healthy growth. This leaves your turf vulnerable to diseases and insect infestations. Debris and leaves are also a perfect place for insects to hide and lay eggs. If you let these piles sit on your lawn too long, there's a good chance that various types of insects will make them their new home. While it's okay for a few leaves to be on your lawn, large piles should be removed so they can't cause any problems for your turf.

Leaves and debris can block nutrients and other resources from reaching the soil.

When there are large piles of leaves and debris sitting on top of your lawn, they can block nutrients and other vital resources like sunlight and water from reaching the soil beneath. Without access to these resources, your grass and plants can struggle to grow strong and healthy. They may even turn brown and die if they don’t receive enough nutrients or sunlight. To avoid this, you should remove any excess leaves and debris from your lawn to ensure your grass and plants get everything they need to thrive throughout the year.

Debris and leaves are known to attract pests.

Another reason you should remove excess leaves and debris from your lawn is because they can attract pests. Leaf piles offer an ideal hiding spot for many different types of pests, including cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, ants, and more. When the temperatures start to dip, insects will be looking for a warm place to settle down, and debris and leaf piles provide the perfect spot to do so. Additionally, when pests move onto your lawn, they get closer to your home or business, and it becomes more likely that they end up finding a way inside! By removing excess leaves and debris, you can eliminate one of the pests' preferred habitats, effectively reducing the chances of attracting them to your property.

Piles of debris and leaves can trap moisture underneath, providing the perfect environment for lawn diseases to form.

A few leaves here and there are okay, but large piles need to be removed.

While it’s understandable to want to keep your property looking neat and tidy, there is such a thing as being too picky when it comes to the appearance of your lawn. A few leaves here and there aren’t going to hurt anything, in fact, they can actually be beneficial to your lawn. That's because leaves are full of nutrients, and as they break down, they will provide those nutrients to your lawn. However, large piles of debris and leaves will cause problems for your lawn and plants. When you remove all the leaves and debris from your lawn, you won’t have anything left to worry about come springtime. Your grass and plants will be able to absorb all the nutrients and resources they need to survive the winter season, and you’ll have a beautiful, green lawn when spring arrives!

Give us a call today to schedule our leaf removal service.

At Extreme Landscaping, we know how frustrating it can be to look out your window and see piles of leaves and debris taking over your lawn. Our team is dedicated to keeping properties clean and beautiful, so you never have to worry about unsightly lawns again. We provide our leaf removal service to property owners in Las Cruces, Mesilla, Sunland Park, NM, and throughout the nearby areas. We also serve properties in El Paso, TX, and other surrounding areas. Call (575) 652-3605 to schedule this service today!