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Farmington Yard Care Blog Leaf, Lawn & Seasonal Tips for Farmington & Unionville
Practical, local guidance from the crew that clears Farmington yards every fall and spring: how the town's leaf vacuum works, when Farmington Valley trees actually drop, what to do with all those leaves, and how to keep your lawn healthy through a Connecticut winter.
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Raking to the Curb in Farmington? 7 Ways to Make Sure the Leaf Vacuum Takes Your Pile
Piles get skipped for a reason. How to set out leaves for Farmington’s town vacuum collection: where to put them, what to keep out, why oaks mean one more rake-out, and what to do if you miss the last round.
Ticks, Stone Walls and Wooded Edges: Why Fall Leaf Cleanup Matters in Farmington
Most lawn ticks live within about 9 feet of the yard’s edge, right where Farmington leaves pile up against woods and fieldstone walls. A tick-smart approach to fall cleanup, based on CAES guidance.
Mulch, Curb Pile, Compost Area or Haul Away? Sorting Out Your Leaf Options in Farmington
Four ways to deal with fall leaves in Farmington, CT, and how to choose: mulch-mowing, the town’s loose-leaf vacuum, the Tunxis Mead compost area, or having them hauled away.
Farmington Valley Leaf-Drop Calendar: Which Trees Let Go When
Walnut and ash go first, maples peak around Halloween, Norway maples drop late, and oaks keep at it into December. The typical leaf-drop order in Farmington and how to plan your cleanups around it.
Condo, HOA or Private Road in Farmington? Why the Town Leaf Vacuum Might Skip You
Farmington’s town leaf collection only serves town-owned public roads. If you live in a condo community, an HOA with private streets or on a private lane, here is how to check and what your options are.