October cleanup protects spring curb appeal

October is when Detroit yards shift from summer maintenance to winter preparation. A good garden bed shutdown removes the messy and unsafe material while preserving the structure that helps beds come back clean in spring.

October checklist

• Remove broken annuals, heavy weeds, and diseased plant material.
• Cut back only the plants that should not stand through winter.
• Clear leaves from drains, sidewalks, entryways, and curb lines.
• Shape shrubs where growth blocks windows, signs, or walkways.
• Schedule final cuts and snow access notes before service demand peaks.

Ley’s Lawn Care can quote bed cleanup, leaf cleanup, final mowing, shrub touch-ups, and winter access preparation for residential and managed properties.