"I was very pleased with the work they did this morning. It was fast and I had time before going to work. I can maintain the back yard now. Would be interested in replacing my gravel soon. Thank you again! 😊"
"Amazing guys who are so considerate and kind. They installed my new AC unit and found a leak in my roof while they were doing it, one that I didn't know I had! They also spotted issues with my duct work and are working with me to repair them. They replaced my water heater as well! Truly compassionate, affordable and very timely. I wouldn't hire anyone else. They are capable of everything and I plan on using them for lots of repairs. Cannot recommend enough!"
"Kevin worked efficiently and did an excellent job of assembling the IKEA shelf unit. He was creative in fastening it to the wall (for safety). He cleaned up the work space, and he was personable to have in my home."
"I can't rave enough about the service and quality of work that was done on an ash tree I have in my backyard. It's been a pain the rear for me, so I Miguel's tree service and I'm so happy I did! I was extremely happy how it looks now! Eduardo and Alejandro were the employees who did the job, they were very polite and professional - I plan to hire them in the future to do some landscaping as well and I can't wait to see how it'll turn out! So thankful I hired them!"
Hi, I’m Jayden, owner of J’s Yard Services here in Albuquerque. I specialize in reliable, full-service yard maintenance to keep your property clean and taken care of year-round.\n\nI offer mowing, edging, weed removal, trimming, and full yard cleanups. My goal is simple—make sure you don’t have to worry about your yard at all.\n\nI also offer affordable monthly maintenance starting at $200, so your yard stays consistently clean without the hassle of repeated cleanups.\n\nI take pride in being dependable, easy to work with, and doing the job right the first time. Whether you need a one-time cleanup or ongoing maintenance, I’m here to help.\n\nFeel free to reach out for a quick quote—I’m happy to take a look and get you taken care of.
"Jeremy Toya was professional in all ways. He was timely on everything that was in his control. Each night we would go over the progress and Jeremy answered all my questions. And, I was impressed with how clean he kept the work place. Thank you Jeremy Toya."
"Grantt came out to take a look at my property and give me an estimate. He was very courteous very professional and gave me a fair price. He said he has two crews that work on projects so this morning a crew of three or four guys came out and started to work. They cleaned up my yard. Mow the grass, trimming and cleaned up the weeds. It looks absolutely stunning. I can’t overestimate that I mean stunning with all capital letters. They’re all really good guys to talk to and they did excellent work. I highly recommend them. I will be using them more in the future for sure."
"Incredibly communicative and professional - showed up on time with the right tools and checked in after to make sure the work was done correctly. I will absolutely hire Brian and his team again."
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.
If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.
The fastest way to rid your yard of pesky stickers or burs is to go mechanical on them with a lawn mower or garden rake. Use a lawnmower with a bagger attachment to avoid spreading the seeds around and causing a bigger issue. If you choose to rake the stickers off the plants, be sure to dispose of them properly. Avoid putting them in with the composting and check local guidelines for disposing of lawn waste.
It’s unlikely your leaves are a hazard, especially if you get to them while they’re dry. However, a couple of rare risks exist. University studies suggest that decaying leaves can produce organochlorines, toxic pollutants similar to man-made PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), so avoid keeping them in an enclosed area.
Also, leaves and compost may cause the growth of fungi that can cause diseases like histoplasmosis and aspergillosis, as well as mold spores that are unhealthy for human lungs. Again, severe issues are rare, but those with compromised immune systems or allergies to mold should wear face masks when directly handling leaves.
Several leaf-removal tools are available to make this annual process easier, including a leaf grabber, leaf tarps, leaf blowers, and leak vacuums. Each piece of equipment works differently, but they all achieve the same goal of picking up leaves as quickly and easily as possible.
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