Keep your lawn healthy and beautiful this fall with professional leaf removal from Greenlawn Inc. Serving Ellicott City, Columbia, and all of Howard County since 1986.
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Call for FREE EstimateAs any homeowner in Ellicott City or Columbia knows, fall in Howard County brings beautiful foliage—followed by mountains of leaves covering every inch of your property. While those leaves are stunning on the trees, they can cause serious damage to your lawn if left in place throughout the winter months.
At Greenlawn Inc, we've been helping Howard County residents with professional leaf removal since 1986. Our 39 years of experience has taught us that timely, thorough leaf removal isn't just about aesthetics—it's essential for maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn that will thrive come spring.
Many homeowners in Columbia and Ellicott City underestimate the damage that leaf accumulation can cause. Here's what happens when leaves aren't removed promptly:
When you choose Greenlawn Inc for leaf removal in Howard County, you're getting more than just someone to blow leaves around. Our systematic approach ensures complete removal and proper disposal:
We evaluate your property to determine the volume of leaves, identify problem areas (like densely wooded sections or areas with heavy accumulation), and create a customized removal plan for your Ellicott City or Columbia home.
Using commercial-grade blowers, we systematically remove leaves from every area of your property—including lawns, garden beds, around shrubs, along fence lines, and from hardscapes like patios and driveways.
Our industrial vacuum equipment picks up and mulches leaves, reducing volume by up to 10:1. This makes disposal efficient and environmentally friendly. All leaves are completely removed from your Howard County property.
We do a final walk-through to ensure no leaves remain in beds, or corners. We also clean driveways, sidewalks, and any other hardscapes, leaving your property completely clean.
We can combine leaf removal with other fall services like final lawn mowing, garden bed cleanup, and applying fall fertilizer to prepare your lawn for a strong spring.
Maryland's fall season typically runs from late September through early December, with peak leaf drop occurring in late October and November. For homeowners in Ellicott City and Columbia, we recommend the following schedule:
Many of our Howard County customers opt for our seasonal cleanup packages, which include multiple visits throughout fall to keep properties consistently clean without overwhelming costs.
If you've invested in our fertilization and lawn care programs throughout the year, leaving leaves on your lawn undermines all that work. Professional removal protects your investment and ensures your Howard County lawn emerges healthy in spring.
Leaf removal is back-breaking work. The average Howard County property can take 6-10 hours of manual raking, blowing, and bagging. Our professional crews complete the job in a fraction of the time using commercial equipment.
We handle all leaf disposal in compliance with Howard County regulations. You don't have to worry about bagging dozens of bags, storing them until pickup day, or making multiple trips to disposal facilities.
Clean lawns going into winter have better air circulation, reduced disease pressure, and healthier root systems. This means your Ellicott City or Columbia lawn will green up faster and stronger in spring.
A clean, leaf-free property looks well-maintained throughout fall and winter. This is especially important for homeowners in Columbia and Ellicott City who take pride in their neighborhoods.
Don't let leaves damage your Howard County lawn this fall
Call Now for FREE EstimateLeaf removal pricing in Howard County varies based on several factors:
Most residential properties in Ellicott City and Columbia range from $150-$400 per cleanup, depending on the factors above. We always provide free, no-obligation estimates so you know exactly what to expect.
Most Howard County properties need 2-3 leaf removals per season. The first typically occurs in early November after 60-70% of leaves have fallen, and the final cleanup happens in late November or early December after all leaves are down. Properties with heavy tree coverage (especially oak trees, which hold leaves longer) may benefit from a third mid-season cleanup. Our team can assess your specific property in Ellicott City or Columbia and recommend the optimal schedule.
Mulching works well for light leaf coverage (you should still be able to see grass through the leaves), but Maryland's deciduous trees produce far too many leaves for mulching alone. Thick layers of mulched leaves create the same problems as whole leaves—they block sunlight, trap moisture, and promote fungal diseases. For typical Howard County properties with mature trees, professional removal is the only way to prevent lawn damage. That said, we can incorporate some mulching into our process for areas with lighter coverage.
All leaves collected during our service are disposed of properly according to Howard County regulations. Our vacuum equipment mulches leaves, reducing their volume significantly for transport. We then take them to approved composting facilities where they're converted into valuable compost material. This environmentally responsible approach keeps leaves out of landfills while creating beneficial products for future gardening and landscaping projects throughout Maryland.
It's never truly "too late," but the optimal window is before significant snow or before leaves become compacted from rain and foot traffic. In Howard County, we typically perform leaf removal through mid-December. After that, leaves that have been sitting for weeks become matted and harder to remove (though we can still handle it—it just takes more time and effort). The earlier you schedule service, the easier and more effective the process will be. Don't wait until spring to deal with fall's leaves!
If you're enrolled in our multi-visit seasonal package, you don't need to do anything between our scheduled visits—that's the beauty of the service! However, if you notice heavy accumulation (especially after a windy day) and we're not scheduled for another week or two, light raking or blowing off high-traffic areas can prevent matting. For most Howard County properties, though, our visit schedule is designed to prevent any damage between services, so you can truly relax and let us handle everything.
Absolutely! In fact, many of our Columbia and Ellicott City customers combine their final lawn mowing of the season with leaf removal. We can mow first (which chops some of the lighter leaf coverage), then do a complete leaf removal afterward. This approach works particularly well in early November when grass is still growing but leaves are accumulating. By mid-to-late November, most lawns have stopped growing and we focus solely on leaf removal and complete fall cleanup.
Don't let fallen leaves damage your lawn this winter. Greenlawn Inc has been providing professional leaf removal to Howard County homeowners since 1986, and we're ready to help you maintain a beautiful, healthy property throughout the fall season.
As MDA licensed professionals (Pesticide License #23902, Fertilizer Applicator #F0684), we bring the same attention to detail and commitment to quality to our leaf removal service that we apply to all our lawn care and landscaping work in Ellicott City and Columbia.
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About Greenlawn Inc: Since 1986, Greenlawn Inc has provided comprehensive lawn care and landscaping services to homeowners throughout Howard County, Maryland. Our MDA-licensed team specializes in fertilization programs, professional mowing, garden services, and seasonal cleanups. We're proud to serve families in Ellicott City, Columbia, and all of Howard County with the same commitment to quality and customer service that has defined our business for nearly four decades.