Tyler, Texas
Leaf removal in Tyler
Fall and winter leaf cleanups in Tyler, blown to the drive, vacuumed up and hauled off. No bags, billed by the hour.
- Smith County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who does leaf removal in Tyler, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes is a family-owned crew based in Longview that does leaf removal in Tyler and around Smith County. Founded in 2017, we hold a 5.0 rating across 143 Google reviews. We blow leaves and pine straw out of lawns and beds onto a paved surface, vacuum them into our trailer, which shreds them about 10 to 1, and haul them off with no bags. Leaf removal is billed by the hour, with an estimate of the hours up front after a free walkthrough. Send a quote request and we'll get back to you within a day.
Leaf Removal for Tyler yards
Tyler's older neighborhoods carry big oaks, pecans and pines, and the leaves end up in the lawn and the azalea beds alike. We schedule cleanups as set visits, usually mid-November and mid-December, and clear beds as carefully as the lawn so shallow-rooted azaleas don't get raked up. Leaf removal is quoted after we see how much canopy you have.
Leaf removal here is not one Saturday with a rake. Pecans drop first, sweetgums let go in early November, and post oaks and water oaks hang on to dead leaves and drop them a few at a time into February. We time cleanups to what is actually falling on your lot, not to a date on the calendar.
What's included
- Full-property leaf and pine straw cleanup
- Leaves blown out of shrub beds and rock beds, bed lines re-edged
- Driveway, walk and patio clearing
- Leaf vacuum trailer that shreds leaves about 10 to 1
- Haul-off with no bags left at the curb
- Fall and winter passes timed to the drop
- Post-storm cleanups
- Exterior gutter clearing
How the job goes
Removal starts in the first half of November, when the sweetgums let go and the volume roughly triples in a few days. Plan on another pass in mid-December and a last one before spring green-up, because post oaks and water oaks drop into February. Before November, the light drop is usually better mulched into the lawn with the mower.
Walk the lot
We look at the trees, the beds and how much is already down, then send a written estimate of the hours, usually within a day.
Plan the passes
Most lots need a pass in mid-November, another in mid-December and a last one before spring green-up. Heavy canopy over St. Augustine can need weekly clearing for three or four weeks.
Blow it to the drive
The crew blows leaves out of the lawn, the beds and the rock beds onto the driveway or another paved surface the trailer can reach.
Vacuum and haul
We pull the vacuum trailer up, vacuum the leaves, shred them about 10 to 1 and haul them off. No bags.
Clean up the edges
We re-edge the bed lines the leaves buried and leave the drive and walks clean.
Examples of our leaf removal work
Real jobs by our crew around East Texas. Each photo says where it was taken.
Leaf Removal questions in Tyler
How many leaf cleanups does a Tyler yard need?
Most need two: one in mid-November after the oaks and pecans drop, and one in mid-December for the late leaves and pine straw. Heavy-canopy lots may need a third. Leaving a wet mat of leaves on St. Augustine through winter is one of the fastest ways to lose it to fungus.
How much does leaf removal cost in Tyler, TX?
We bill leaf removal by the hour. It is straight labor, with no bag fees. After a free walkthrough you get a written estimate of how many hours your lot should take, based on lot size, how many trees you have, how deep the leaves are and how many beds need clearing. Send a quote request to set it up.
When should leaves be removed in East Texas?
Start collecting in the first half of November, when the sweetgums drop and a mower can't keep up anymore. Plan on another pass in mid-December. Post oaks and water oaks hold dead leaves all winter and let them go into February, so a final cleanup before spring green-up is worth it. The light October drop can just be mulched in.
Can I just mulch my leaves with the mower?
Early in the season, yes. The first light drop in October can go back into the lawn with two passes of the mower while the leaves are dry. The test is simple: if you can still see green grass when you're done, you did it right. If it reads brown, you put a blanket on the lawn and it's time to pick them up.
More we do in Tyler
Hardscaping & Patios
Patios and walkways are some of the best fits for Tyler, since each one is a single project where the drive is a small part of the job.
Retaining Walls
Tyler lots with a drop toward the street or a back fence are where walls make the most sense, turning a slope you can't use into level yard.
Landscaping
A full landscape in Tyler is project work, so the drive isn't an issue.
Drainage & Grading
Drainage in Tyler follows the same rules as the rest of East Texas: sandy loam on top, clay underneath, and water that moves sideways once the top foot is full.
Flower Bed Installation
If you want roses in a Tyler bed, we give them full sun and pair them with tough performers like salvia, lantana and dwarf yaupon.
Christmas Lights
We install Christmas lights in Tyler for homes and businesses, in warm white or color.
Lawn Maintenance
Weekly mowing in Tyler is the one service where the distance matters most, since it means a trip every week through the growing season.
Fertilization
Our fertilization program is four visits a year: late April once nights hold above 60 degrees, early July, early September, and a potassium winterizer in late October.
Get a free leaf removal quote in Tyler
Tell us what you need and where. We call within a day, walk the property with you and send a written, itemized estimate. No pressure and no surprise add-ons.
- Free on-site walkthrough
- Written estimate, usually within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
- Fully insured, 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews