Spring
Winter debris out, beds cleaned and the lawn fed.
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Spring & Fall
Cleanup in
Cambridge, Ontario
Leaves, debris and winter damage cleared, beds cleaned up and shrubs pruned, so your property is ready for the season ahead.
Spring & Fall Cleanup in Cambridge, Ontario
A fresh start, twice a year.
Spring gets the lawn growing. Fall gets the yard ready for snow.
Lay Landscaping does spring and fall yard cleanups across Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph. A spring cleanup clears winter debris, cleans out beds and gets the lawn ready to grow. A fall cleanup removes leaves, cuts back perennials and prepares the property for winter. Both leave the yard tidy and ready for the season.
Fall
Leaves cleared and perennials cut back before snow.
Add-ons
Mulch, gutters and hedges in the same visit.
What's included
- Leaves, sticks and debris cleared from the lawn and beds
- Garden beds cleaned out and dead growth cut back
- Bed edges redefined
- Shrubs pruned and storm-damaged branches removed
- Matted grass raked up and fertilizer applied in spring
- A final fall tidy so the lawn and beds go into winter clean
- Optional: fresh mulch, gutter cleaning and hedge trimming
Spring cleanup
Matted grass, last fall's leaves and branches brought down over the winter all slow a lawn's start in spring. Clearing them lets light and air reach the grass, and gives you a clean starting point for mowing, mulching and planting.
It's also the best time to spot winter damage on shrubs and the lawn while there's still a full season to fix it.
Fall cleanup
Leaves left on the lawn over the winter smother the grass and invite snow mould. A fall cleanup clears them, cuts back spent perennials, tidies the beds and leaves the property ready for snow.
It's worth booking early. In 2025 the City of Cambridge paused its fall leaf collection when winter arrived ahead of schedule, and crews didn't finish until the following spring.
What happens to the yard waste
Region of Waterloo curbside yard waste has to go out in paper bags or open cans, each under 23 kg, and it's only picked up every second week in season. Sod, soil, stones and stumps aren't taken at the curb at all. Ask us about debris removal when you book, so you're not left with a row of bags at the curb.
Local rules and timing
Spring cleanups in Waterloo Region usually start in early to mid April, once the snow has gone and the ground has firmed up.
Region of Waterloo yard waste pickup runs every second week from late March to late November or early December. Bags must be paper and under 23 kg each.
The City of Cambridge runs a fall leaf collection program by ward. Its 2025 program was paused by early snow and resumed in spring 2026.
Sources: Region of Waterloo: Yard waste collection · City of Cambridge: Leaf collection. Last updated November 2026.
Our Process
How a cleanup day runs
From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, we keep every step clear and easy to follow.
Book your window
Pick a spring or fall date that suits you.
Clear
Leaves, debris and dead growth come out of the lawn and beds.
Prune and edge
Shrubs are pruned and bed edges are redefined.
Final tidy
Walkways and edges are cleaned up before we leave.
Questions
Questions about spring & fall cleanup
Something else on your mind? Call (519) 240-8951 or send us a message.
How much does a spring or fall cleanup cost?
It depends on the size of the yard, the amount of leaves and debris, the number of beds and shrubs, and add-ons such as mulch or hedge trimming. We give a free quote, and booking spring and fall together keeps the yard on track all year.
When should I book a spring cleanup?
In March. Most spring cleanups happen from early April through May, and the earliest dates go first.
When is the best time for a fall cleanup?
Late October to mid November, once most of the leaves have dropped but before the first snow that sticks around.
Should perennials be cut back in fall or spring?
Either works. Cutting back in fall gives you a tidier winter yard and less to do in spring. Leaving some seed heads and hollow stems until spring helps birds and pollinators get through the winter. We'll go with whatever you prefer.
Have a project in mind?
Let's plan your next outdoor project.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you figure out the right next step for your property.
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