Fall yard care: repair summer wear and clear the leaves
Fall is a good time to repair summer wear and build a thicker lawn. Cian puts together a renovation plan, or just the pieces you need, to get your yard ready for winter and greener come spring.
Northbrook, IL and nearby neighborhoods, subject to confirmation. Every request is arranged and confirmed by a parent.
What you get out of it
- Compacted, thin, or patchy turf recovers best with fall work, and leaves are cleared before they pile up.
- Choose the full renovation or only the parts you want, such as leaf cleanup on its own.
- One person coordinates the visits, with a parent confirming what is included before work begins.
What is included
- ✓ Core aeration to relieve compacted soil
- ✓ Overseeding to fill bare spots and thicken the turf
- ✓ Dethatching and raking out built-up debris
- ✓ Spreading homeowner-provided fertilizer on request
- ✓ Leaf raking, blowing, and bagging
- ✓ Final-season mows at the right winter height
- ✓ Bed, walk, and patio cleanup
Equipment
- Cian brings his own rake, blower, and spreader.
- Aeration equipment is rented or arranged for the job.
- Seed is billed at cost.
- Fertilizer is homeowner-provided. Cian will spread it on request, but he does not supply it.
Good to know
- A parent arranges and confirms every request, including which pieces of the renovation are included.
- Timing depends on availability, weather, and safety, and aeration equipment has to be rented or arranged first.
- Cian spreads fertilizer you provide. Please follow the directions on the package for your lawn.
- Wet leaves, frozen ground, or unsafe conditions can push a visit to another day.
Options
Full renovation
Aeration, overseeding, dethatching, and cleanup planned together.
Just the pieces you need
Pick one or more items, such as leaf cleanup or aeration only. A parent confirms the scope with you.
Pricing and timing are arranged with a parent after you send a request. No prices are listed on this site.
Four steps, with a parent in the loop
Send a short request
Pick the quest on the homepage form and share your name, a preferred date, and a few details about your yard, any bare spots, and which fall tasks you want. Please do not include your exact street address at this stage.
A parent follows up
The form opens an email to Cian's parent. Nothing is sent until you press Send in your email app, and a parent arranges every request.
Details get confirmed
Your neighborhood, timing, and pricing are worked out with a parent. Address details are shared once the request is confirmed.
Cian does the work
He arrives with his own gear and gets to it, weather and safety permitting.
Frequently asked
Do I have to buy the full renovation?
No. You can ask for the full plan or only the pieces you need.
Who pays for the seed and fertilizer?
Seed is billed at cost. Fertilizer is provided by the homeowner, and Cian can spread it if you ask.
Does Cian own an aerator?
Aeration equipment is rented or arranged for the job, which a parent will confirm with you.
What does it cost?
Pricing is arranged with a parent after they hear what your yard needs, so there are no prices listed here.
Which areas do you cover?
Northbrook, IL and nearby neighborhoods, subject to confirmation by a parent.
Can I book leaf cleanup only?
Yes, leaf raking, blowing, and bagging can be requested on their own.
Ready to start a quest?
The request form lives on the homepage and opens an email to Cian's parent. Nothing is sent until you press Send.
Request fall yard care