Leaf Removal: More Than Just Curb Appeal

When fall hits Anchorage, the colors are stunning — golden birch leaves and fiery red maples make every property look like a postcard. But once those leaves drop, they become more than just a nuisance. For commercial properties and HOAs, leaving leaves on the ground isn’t just messy — it creates safety risks, damages turf, and drives up spring maintenance costs.

Why Leaf Removal Matters in Anchorage

1. Wet leaves = slip hazards
Anchorage’s freeze-thaw cycles mean leaves don’t just sit there — they become slick mats of ice when temperatures drop. For tenants, employees, and customers, a layer of wet leaves can be as dangerous as black ice. One slip-and-fall accident could lead to lawsuits, medical costs, and reputation damage for a property manager.

2. Lawn suffocation and mold
When leaves cover turf, they trap moisture and cut off sunlight. Under snow cover, that wet blanket encourages snow mold and fungal diseases, leaving behind dead patches of grass in the spring. Instead of healthy green turf, you’ll be dealing with costly reseeding and patch repairs.

3. Pest and rodent issues
Leaves left piled around buildings create the perfect nesting spots for rodents and insects. For HOAs or retail centers, that’s a quick way to rack up tenant complaints and increase pest control costs.

4. Drainage and flooding risks
Leaves clogging storm drains and curbs can cause pooling water. Once that freezes, it turns into ice sheets — making walkways and parking lots dangerous. For commercial properties, that’s both a liability and an operational headache.

The Hidden Costs of Skipping Fall Cleanup

What feels like “saving money” in the fall often leads to higher costs in spring:

• Paying twice as much for turf repair and reseeding.

• Extra debris hauling when snowmelt uncovers moldy piles of leaves.

• Customer and tenant dissatisfaction with how the property looks and feels.

Proactive cleanup is not just a cosmetic choice — it’s risk management.

How Big Green Handles Leaf Removal

At Big Green, we treat fall cleanup as a critical part of property care, not an afterthought. Our crews:

• Clear turf and landscaped beds to prevent mold and spring die-off.

• Remove leaves from walkways and parking areas to reduce slip hazards.

• Haul debris off-site so you don’t have to worry about disposal.

• Inspect drains and curbs to make sure water flows freely before winter storms arrive.

For HOAs, we also handle common areas and trails, ensuring residents can walk safely and enjoy the neighborhood even late in the season.

Why It Pays to Act Now

Anchorage’s first snow can come suddenly, and once leaves are buried, the damage is done. Scheduling cleanup in late September or October ensures your property is protected before winter sets in.

👉 Leaf removal isn’t just about keeping up appearances. It’s about safety, liability prevention, and protecting your property investment. Big Green can handle it all — so you don’t have to.