Spiky Gumball Removal in Kansas City

For seven years our family lived in a house that had a sweet gum tree in the front yard. This meant we couldn't walk barefoot outside because there was spiky balls all over the grass. 

Not only are these spiky balls annoying to step on, they can also be dangerous. Especially on hard surfaces  such as driveways, sidwalks, and curbs. They can roll under your feet and cause injury. 

Sweet gum trees are common in many Kansas City neighborhoods, especially neighborhoods constructed in or around the 1950s (such as Brookside and Waldo). Developers wanted trees that would grow fast and look good. At the time they likely weren't concerned about spiky balls that would make it hard to walk for decades to follow. They just wanted fast-growing trees. 

So when it comes to spiky gumballs in your yard, there are multiple options:

1. Use your time machine to go back to the 1950s and prevent developers from planting a sweet gum tree in your yard. 

2. Ignore them. 

3. Take care of them yourself (and have Yard Clean Up KC pick up the yard bags).  

4. Ask Yard Clean Up KC to remove them.