Spring Cleanup
Spring Yard Cleanup in Virginia Beach
By late February, most Virginia Beach yards are carrying a winter's worth of leftovers — oak leaves blown into corners, sticks and pine cones from nor'easters, matted beds, and ornamental grasses that have gone brown and floppy. None of it is dramatic on its own, but together it makes a property look neglected right when everything else starts turning green.
A spring cleanup resets the yard in a single visit so weekly mowing can start on a clean slate. It's also the best time to get beds edged and ready for fresh mulch.
Spring cleanups start from $175, depending on property size and how much debris has built up. A spring property refresh is included each year with the Estate plan.
What a spring cleanup includes
- Leaves, sticks, pine cones and storm debris cleared from lawn and beds
- Beds cleared of weeds and debris
- Bed edges recut and redefined where needed
- Ornamental grasses and dead perennial growth cut back
- Winter-damaged branches removed from shrubs
- Lawn lightly cleaned up ahead of the first mowing
- All debris hauled away and hard surfaces blown clean
Why a spring cleanup is worth scheduling
Leaves and debris left on a lawn through early spring block light right when cool-season grass is trying to green up. Matted spots stay thin and yellow, and they're often where weeds get started.
Beds are easier to fix now than later. Weeds that sprout in March are small and pull out cleanly; by May they've set roots and seed. Getting beds cleared and edged early also means mulch can go down before the summer heat, when it does the most good.
There's also a practical reason. The first mow of the season goes faster and looks better on a yard that's already clean, and you're not paying for a crew to pick up sticks on every weekly visit in April.
How LOMAR handles it
Our process
- 01
Schedule
We book spring cleanups from late February through April, before mowing season gets busy.
- 02
Clear
Lawn and beds cleared of winter debris and leaves.
- 03
Reset the beds
Weeds pulled, edges recut where needed, perennials and grasses cut back.
- 04
Haul and finish
Debris removed from the property and every hard surface blown clean.
Spring in Virginia Beach yards
Spring arrives early here. Fescue usually starts growing in March, and the yard can go from dormant to needing a mow in a couple of weeks. That gives a short window to clean up before weekly service begins, which is why we start scheduling cleanups in late February.
April brings the pine pollen. That yellow film on cars and patios also coats beds and lawns, and it's one reason some homeowners hold off on mulching until it settles. We can split the visit — cleanup and edging early, mulch after the pollen — if you'd like.
In 23451 and 23454, winter nor'easters are often a bigger source of debris than the fall leaf drop. Branches, palm fronds near the oceanfront, and wind-blown leaves from neighbors' trees tend to collect along fences and in beds. Spring is the time to clear all of it out.
Common questions
- When should I schedule a spring cleanup?
- Late February through March is ideal for most Virginia Beach yards, before weekly mowing starts.
- Do you remove the debris?
- Yes. Everything we collect is hauled away.
- Can you mulch at the same visit?
- Yes. Mulch installation is a separate add-on and pairs naturally with a spring cleanup.
- Is a spring cleanup included in a plan?
- A spring property refresh is included each year with the Estate plan. It's available as an add-on for other plans.
Related services
Compare what each plan includes on the Plans page, or see all services.
Instant Estimate
See your price before anyone calls you.
Enter your Virginia Beach address and the instant quote tool measures your property and shows an estimated price in about a minute.