Who is responsible for cleaning up debris from someone else’s tree that falls on my property?

• <div><p>If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.</p></div>

What are the benefits of leaf removal?

• <div><p>Removing leaves from your lawn and yard has a few benefits. Leaves that cover your lawn over the winter can block sunlight from reaching your lawn, smothering and even killing the grass. Leftover leaves in your yard can create bare patches that you’ll need to reseed in the spring to return the grass to its former glory. Hiring a leaf removal company can save you time and labor, especially if your lawn is large or you have a high density of trees dropping leaves in your yard. </p></div>

How deep should you dig to remove old grass?

• <div><p>To remove old grass effectively, you typically need to dig to <b>one to two inches</b>. This depth typically allows you to reach the root system of the grass, ensuring thorough removal. However, if the grass is a particularly dense or deep-rooted variety (such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-bermuda-grass.htm">Bermuda grass</a>), or if you're planning to replace it with a different landscaping feature, you may need to dig deeper to loosen the soil and remove any underlying roots.</p></div>

Can you mulch too many leaves?

• <div><p>It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
Paul and his team did a great job both I preparing the areas to be painted and the painting of my rooms. They were very clean and neat in their work-also very friendly and professional !
Paul Reiter Painting
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Reviewed in September 2021
It was very fast and efficient They work very professionally I would highly recommend them for any brush clearing or yard clearing or tree work
Calistro's Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2018
Fernando replaced the concrete in our garage on May 23rd, and the concrete had lots of large dark spots and brush marks all over and the finish didnt look uniform at all. He said it would take 30-60 days to cure and the look would improve. So we waited and waited while our stuff was in the...
P&F Concrete, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2017
I am very exacting in the maintenance of my home. This makes this rating of Sierra Azul even more extraordinary. Scott is a perfectionist after my own heart. I hired Scott to paint my two story craftsman home in Seabright. The sun and rain had worn through the prior paint job. My once white...
SIERRA AZUL PAINTING
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Reviewed in May 2015
After discussion with their representative we decided on a brushed surface rather than a stamped one and that works well. The were also able to relocate a sprinkler head that was in the path of the new construction.
Eminent Construction
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Reviewed in December 2014
Power washed railing prior to scraping off old, chipped paint off deck railing, top and bottom. Matched the current paint on the railing and did an excellent job of both painting and not leaving any residue at all. In fact, other than the railing looking excellent, you couldn't tell that they...
Doscher Painting of Santa Cruz County
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Reviewed in October 2014
Regio and his partner did an excellent job. He was always pleasant. He pointed out an area with wood rot. Since I was having company in a couple of weeks, he painted it anyway, and then came back a week later to repaint the repaired area at no extra charge. At my request, he loaned me a brush so...
Blakemore Painting
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Reviewed in October 2013
It went very well, all new wood was of higher quality than previous materials. Painting was two coats of exterior paint that was matched (as well as possible ) to original paint. All paint was applied by brush (two workers). They also stabilized the deck, a huge upgrade and very appreciated. ...
4 Less Termite & Repair
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Reviewed in June 2012
I have usually had carpet cleaning using the truck mounted vacuum system. The rotating brush method just seemend to grind dirt deeper into the carpet. This was relatively inexpensive because of the Angie's list discount and the fact that I only needed the one room cleaned, the living/dinining...
Naturell
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Reviewed in February 2012
Southbay Painting is a family owned and operated business. All the work was done by father and son. They came at the stated date and time. When it turned out that the previous contractor had done a terrible job on the deck and stain had dropped to the lower levels, they ended up sanding the...
South Bay Painting
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If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.

Some states have bans on disposing of yard waste in plastic bags in landfills. Yard waste takes up space in landfills and releases methane gas when disposed of improperly. It's best to repurpose it naturally to benefit your garden and the environment.

Removing leaves from your lawn and yard has a few benefits. Leaves that cover your lawn over the winter can block sunlight from reaching your lawn, smothering and even killing the grass. Leftover leaves in your yard can create bare patches that you’ll need to reseed in the spring to return the grass to its former glory. Hiring a leaf removal company can save you time and labor, especially if your lawn is large or you have a high density of trees dropping leaves in your yard.

To remove old grass effectively, you typically need to dig to one to two inches. This depth typically allows you to reach the root system of the grass, ensuring thorough removal. However, if the grass is a particularly dense or deep-rooted variety (such as Bermuda grass), or if you're planning to replace it with a different landscaping feature, you may need to dig deeper to loosen the soil and remove any underlying roots.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

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