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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Last update on June 21, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Cleared out fence line brush, and mowed my jungle of a yard. Went above and beyond. Very friendly local business who deserves your support!
Dominick Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2020
I hired DMF to clear and mulch two big slopes on the front of my property. One slope was covered with thick brush. Fred worked closely with me to understand the scope of the work. The crews he assigned to do the work were outstanding in every regard. They did excellent work and always made...
DMF Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
Overall the job was done well. When it came time to grind the stumps I had arranged for them to haul away all the chips. This was not done and I mentioned it to them again. After they left I still had a pile of chips thrown back in the hole.
Escobar Tree Experts, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
stan was responsive and rapid, maybe too rapid. stained the whole deck and flower boxes on the deck without using a brush or roller. did some damage to flowers around the deck. left some unfinished looking places which he said he would come back and re-coat. after 2 weeks, he did not show up....
SW Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
The paint work on the walls was great. We had them use Behr paint over the recommended SW based on Consumer Reports. The walls look great, no brush/roller marks. They did have to come back to redo some areas where they taped and had to re-sand and paint, also areas they missed where corner...
Perfect Painters
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Reviewed in January 2017
Our project was repainting the interior of a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. The previous painter used dirty brushes and rollers, leaving dirt and bumps on all of the walls and molding. Lee was wonderful to deal with. He was aware of the level of detail required for our special project and insured...
Five Star Painting of Columbia MD
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Reviewed in March 2016
Driveway began chipping/ spalling after 6 months. Work was done September 2014. Concrete seal that was used looks spotty and circular marks (like a paint can ring) from the sealant still show on the driveway. The contactor said he would fix it at my expense (for the cost of the materials)....
Purrazzello & Son LLC
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Reviewed in February 2016
That was awful. I requested a cleaning and all that kind of stuff but when they went in there they said there was a lot of build up and they would have to go in with a wire brush at an additional cost. I used another company instead and will not use them again. After the cleaning was...
Thompson Chimney Services
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Reviewed in May 2015
Chip surveyed the rugs and analyzed what needed to be done. He is very knowledgeable and honestly evaluated what should be done to make the rugs colorful again.
Cunningham's Rug Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2015
Overall the company was very pleasant to deal with and got the job done as scheduled, however I am still raking wood chips 2 weeks later. They could have done a better job hauling the debris. The gentleman that performed the work were very nice.
Arborcare Tree Experts, Inc.
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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.

You’ll need to kill the earwigs using traps or insecticides, and then prevent them from entering your home. Make sure you fix leaks and seal up all cracks and crevices. You can use a dehumidifier to cut the moisture and drive earwigs out.

If you have a lot of trees around your home, mulching all those leaves can smother the lawn. Air and light won't reach the grass and soil if too many leaves have been mulched. Turf grass and other lawn problems can arise if the weather is too wet and excessive leaves have been mulched.

Using a leaf blower is often the easiest way to pick up leaves. It quickly and efficiently gathers leaves into manageable piles, requiring less physical effort than manual raking. Additionally, you can choose to bag the collected leaves or use a mulching mower to break them down into natural mulch, simplifying the cleanup process further.

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