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TruGreen
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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think they treated the wrong lawn. The note they sent me via text message referenced trees and shrubs in my yard, I have none. They also did not leave a yard marker showing they had been there. Otherwise, this would have been a 5 star review."
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aarons handyman services
5.0(
13
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The service was great! Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. The work was done quickly but well done. I would for sure recommend him to anyone here. Thanks for the many jobs well done. I look forward to working with you again."
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Clarke House Solutions
5.0(
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dylan is a responsible, reliable provider who completed the work quickly, efficiently, and with great quality. He is a very personable and I would love to work with him again on future projects."
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Lawns questions, answered by experts

While leaves won’t fully decompose over winter, they will still continue to decompose, just more slowly than usual.

It may sound icky, but yes, urine encourages microbial activity that breaks down organic matter faster. It’s rich in nitrogen, which helps balance carbon-heavy materials like dry leaves or straw. Use sparingly and apply it to a well-balanced pile, not one already high in nitrogen. 

You have a few options to get rid of raked leaves, including bagging them and leaving them out for yard waste pickup. Even if you hire a professional for leaf removal, they can often bag the leaves and leave them for you to dispose of this way. You can also recycle and even donate yard waste. If you have a compost bin, your leaves will be ready to help your plants grow, reducing spring cleanup landscaping costs. Some companies will even accept donations of raked leaves to make compost, but you’ll need to transport them yourself.

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

To prepare your yard for river rocks, smaller rocks may require laying landscape fabric to keep the stones from sinking into the ground while encouraging proper water drainage. You should also clear the land of weeds and larger boulders and, in some cases, test the density of the soil to ensure it can handle the weight.

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