Yes, Aspen handles snow plowing for ongoing clients on Lake Minnetonka and across the western Twin Cities. Snow services include plowing, shoveling, and de-icing. Snow is scheduled separately from property care, with seasonal contracts running November through March.

Evergreen winter protection involves several techniques: burlap wrapping for vulnerable specimens (yew, boxwood, some arborvitae), anti-desiccant treatment to reduce winter moisture loss, physical barriers against salt spray and snow plows, and snow load prevention by gentle brushing after heavy snowfall. We assess each property's specific exposure and recommend the right protection level.

Yes, you can book individual spring or fall cleanups without committing to a full annual program. Most clients ultimately move to a full program because it's more cost-effective and ensures timing - single-service requests in peak season sometimes can't be accommodated on the schedule clients prefer.

Freeze-thaw is the reason seasonal timing matters so much in Minnesota. Spring cleanups timed too early (before the ground stabilizes) cause lawn compaction and bed damage. Fall cleanups timed too late (after sustained freeze) miss the window for proper winter prep. We track conditions and schedule based on what the ground is actually doing, not what the calendar says.

Gutter cleaning isn't part of our standard fall service - it's typically handled by a gutter or roofing service. We focus on landscape specific fall preparation. For clients who want fully integrated service, we can coordinate with a gutter cleaning partner during fall cleanup visits.