West Seattle Spring yard waste cleanup
Homeowner’s Issue
Winters here are long, wet, and green — which is great until your yard looks like a swamp in March. West Seattle properties, from waterfront Alki to the ravines above Admiral and the compact parcels in High Point, deal with heavy leaf litter, moss, invasive ivy, and compacted glacial till that holds moisture and hides drainage problems. South- and west-facing slopes dry fast in summer but flood in winter; north-facing beds stay mossy and thin. Salt spray can stress coastal plantings along Alki, while steep lots above Lincoln Park trap debris and create slippery stairs and paths.
HOAs and neighbors expect tidy fronts; curb appeal matters on uphill streets and narrow lots. Seattle’s seasonal rainfall (wet Oct–Apr, dry Jul–Sep) means most yard work is done either in early spring or late summer. That timing affects pruning windows, transplant success, and weed germination cycles. We avoid synthetic herbicides — your ivy and blackberry will be hand-pulled, dug out, or smothered with mulch and fabric, then chipped on site or composted. The goal is a tidy, low-water, low-maintenance yard that copes with West Seattle’s microclimates and keeps your front looking like the rest of the block without chemical shortcuts.
Our Quality Service
We clean, prune, edge, and haul using compact chippers, hand tools, battery blowers, and wheelbarrows suited for narrow driveways and steep access. Typical jobs finish in a half-day for small lots and 1–2 days for medium yards with heavy debris or invasive roots. We assess drainage and suggest fixes—gravel, planting to slow runoff, or simple regrades.
Everything we do is sustainable: manual weed removal, targeted pruning, mulching with certified mulch, on-site chipping, and composting or green-bin disposal. We plan around Seattle’s rainfall calendar and summer watering limits to set plant recovery windows and avoid transplant stress. Benefits: safer property, better curb appeal, fewer follow-up visits, and no herbicides.
What’s Included
- Debris pickup: branches, leaves, and organic waste.
- Pruning & selective thinning of shrubs and small trees.
- Hand-weeding (deep pull) of beds and borders.
- Edging of beds and walkways for clean lines.
- Mulch application (depth by request).
- On-site chipping for wood waste; green-bin composting or haul-away.
Options / Upgrades:
- Mulch + landscape fabric (where appropriate).
- Organic, non-chemical weed control (smothering, heat, manual).
- Native shrub or groundcover planting (e.g., salal, sword fern).
- Gravel installation for drainage and paths.
- Haul-away service vs. green-bin sorting (we’ll advise best route).
Before & After / Expectations
Be realistic: there will be noise from a chipper and piles of chips or green waste during the job. Steep or narrow access adds time and may change pricing. Large volumes may need off-site hauling if Seattle Public Utilities green-bin limits are exceeded.
Aftercare tips for West Seattle:
- Water transplants early morning for 2–3 weeks if planted in spring; reduce frequency as roots establish.
- Watch for weed flushes late March–May and again after summer rains; pull while small.
- Moss control is cultural: increase sun, improve drainage, aerate compacted areas, and add coarse mulch.
- Ivy and blackberry take repeated hands-on visits — expect follow-up seasons for full control.
FAQs
Q: How long will a typical cleanup take?
A: Small front yards ~2–4 hours; average properties half a day; big or steep lots 1–2 days depending on debris and access.
Q: Do you use herbicides?
A: No. We use manual removal, smothering, mulching, and other organic methods only.
Q: Will you haul everything away?
A: We chip wood on site when possible and compost or use green-bin services. Large loads may be hauled off for a fee.
Q: Do you work on steep properties and ravines?
A: Yes. We have the equipment and experience for steep West Seattle lots, but expect longer timelines and different pricing.
Call to Action
If you’re in West Seattle and want a sustainable spring cleanup that actually lasts, book a free estimate. Fast scheduling, local knowledge from Alki to High Point, practical fixes, and no chemical shortcuts.
Email: neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com
Phone: 206-538-9344
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
