Spring cleanups are best booked once the snow has fully melted and the ground has started to dry. In Fort Saskatchewan, this is usually late March. Booking early helps secure your spot before the busy season.

Please make sure:

• Toys, hoses, branches, and personal items are picked up

• Pets are secured

• Gates are unlocked if access is needed

This helps us work efficiently and avoid damage to your property or belongings.

If conditions are too wet, we may reschedule to avoid damaging your lawn. Light moisture is fine, but saturated ground can cause unwanted ruts and compaction.

Power raking is not always recommended for every lawn. Some lawns don’t have enough thatch to justify it, and overdoing it can stress the grass. We only recommend power raking when it actually benefits your lawn.

Most spring cleanups take 1–3 hours, depending on property size, yard condition, and the package selected.

At ALPHA Lawn & Snow, we recommend aerating your lawn annually in Fort Saskatchewan for several important reasons:

1. Relieves Soil Compaction & Promotes Root Growth Aeration reduces compacted soil, allowing grass roots to grow deeper and stronger. Deeper roots improve drought resistance and overall lawn durability.

2. Improves Water & Nutrient Absorption Fort Saskatchewan’s clay-heavy soil can limit how well water and nutrients reach the roots. Aeration creates channels in the soil that improve absorption and reduce runoff.

3. Helps Break Down Thatch Aeration naturally breaks down excess thatch without damaging healthy grass. Unlike aggressive power raking, aeration addresses buildup gently while improving soil balance.

4. Encourages Thicker, Fuller Lawns By creating space in the soil, aeration allows grass plants to spread and multiply, resulting in denser turf and fewer bare or thin areas.

5. Increases Oxygen in the Soil Aeration introduces oxygen into the root zone, supporting stronger root systems and improving overall soil structure for long-term lawn health.

Regular aeration not only improves the appearance of your lawn but also strengthens it season after season. Our professional aeration service is designed to keep Fort Saskatchewan lawns healthy, resilient, and growing strong year after year.

Yes — all collected material is removed from the property as part of the service.