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After the melt

Spring Yard Cleanup in Calgary

Clear out what winter left behind so the lawn and beds can start the season properly.

EPM Services provides spring yard cleanups in Calgary — raking out winter debris and matted grass, clearing and tidying garden beds, cutting back last year's growth and removing the yard waste.

When the snow finally goes, most Calgary yards are left with matted grass, sand and gravel along the edges, leftover leaves, and beds full of last year's stems. A spring cleanup deals with all of it in one visit.

It is also the natural first step before lawn care and landscaping maintenance start for the season.

How it works

From first message to finished yard

  1. 01

    Book early

    Get on the schedule before the melt so the visit lands when the ground is ready.

  2. 02

    Scope the yard

    Front, back, beds — and how much debris there is.

  3. 03

    Cleanup visit

    Debris raked, beds cleared and waste removed.

  4. 04

    Into the season

    Roll straight into lawn care or landscaping if you want.

Timing

When spring cleanup happens

Timing depends on the year. In Calgary the ground can be snow-free in March one year and covered in May the next, so cleanups are scheduled once the yard is dry enough to work without tearing up the lawn.

Local

Calgary-specific spring issues

Snow mould — grey or pink matted patches — is common after long snow cover. Raking it out lets the grass dry and recover.

Spring snowstorms are normal here. If one hits after your cleanup, the work is not wasted; it just means a quick tidy rather than a full redo.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When should I book a spring cleanup in Calgary?

Book before the melt. Visits are scheduled once the ground is dry enough to work on, which varies year to year.

Is yard waste removed?

Yes, debris collected during the cleanup is bagged and removed unless you would prefer to keep it.

Can spring cleanup lead into regular lawn care?

Yes. Many homeowners start recurring lawn care right after their spring cleanup.

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Get a quote for spring cleanup

Send your address, a few photos and what you need. EPM Services will reply with scope and pricing for your home.

Call (587) 330-3371Get a Quote