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Every year it is the same; the leaves turn the landscape into a glorious display, and then a few weeks later, leaf removal begins. While leaf clean-up for Kent yards is a necessary part of life, you can simplify the experience by following a few tips and tricks. Blow Them Goodbye A leaf blower is possibly your best friend in your fight against autumn but be mindful of not making them your neighbor’s problem. Blow leaves where you can easily collect them or purchase a blower to shred and bag them simultaneously. Brown Bag Them Once you have blown all the leaves into a contained space, you can bag them in plastic or paper. Check with your local waste collection facility to see if you can recycle them into a composting program. Spread a Tarp Make life simpler by raking or blowing your leaves onto a tarp. You can then move them to somewhere more convenient for bagging. Get Ahead & Shred If you intend to compost the leaves or use them as mulch, consider shredding them. Shredding also m...

While regular commercial parking lot sweeping in Kent can keep your asphalt looking great, at some point, you may need to consider repaving. The key signs of wear in your commercial lot include: Alligator Cracks Cracks that resemble the skin of an alligator indicate a weak subbase that has experienced more pressure than it was built to handle. If not addressed, it could buckle and create more problems over time. Potholes Everyone has winced when they have driven into a pothole. These holes start as small cracks, but tire friction and the elements cause them to expand into suspension-ruining voids.  Puddles Standing water in low areas will damage your asphalt because it can break down the aggregate and create weak spots. Faded Parking Lines People get frustrated when they can’t see the markers, and if yours are faded, it’s likely time for resurfacing or repainting. Buckling & Warping Poor installation and vehicle pressure often cause buckled asphalt. Warped and uneven areas mea...