How to Get Leif to Clean Weeds in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The prospect of a perfectly manicured island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a dream for many players. But the constant battle against weeds can be tiresome. Luckily, Leif, the friendly sloth, offers a solution. His weeding service is a game-changer for those looking to quickly rid their island of unwanted foliage.

To get Leif to clean your weeds, you simply need to speak to him at his stall on your island. He typically sets up shop outside of Resident Services. Among his regular offerings of seeds and starts, you’ll find an option that allows him to clear all the weeds on your island for a fee of 100,000 Bells. Once you agree, your island will be completely weed-free the next day. You can then collect the removed weeds from the recycling box inside Resident Services.

Leif’s Weeding Service: A Detailed Guide

How to Access the Service

Leif is a recurring visitor to your island and will set up a stall in front of Resident Services. He doesn’t come every day, so keep an eye out for him. Once you’ve found him, simply approach and speak with him.

The Cost

The cost for Leif’s weeding service is a flat fee of 100,000 Bells. This might seem steep, but it’s a worthwhile investment if you’re overwhelmed with weeds or value your time and want a quick and complete solution.

When Will the Weeds Be Gone?

Once you pay for the service, your island won’t be weed-free immediately. The actual clearing will occur overnight. You will wake up to a completely clear island the next day.

Where Do the Weeds Go?

All the weeds removed by Leif aren’t simply gone into the digital void. Instead, they are neatly placed in the recycling box inside Resident Services. This is a great opportunity to recover some of your investment by selling them back to Leif or Nook’s Cranny.

Why Choose Leif’s Weeding Service?

While you could manually remove weeds yourself, Leif’s service is a major time saver and has additional benefits:

• Efficiency: Leif removes all weeds in one go, including those in hard-to-reach places and hidden areas that you might miss.
• Convenience: You don’t have to spend hours running around your island, individually picking each weed.
• Recycling Box Benefits: Collecting the weeds from the recycle bin gives you a large batch to sell for a bit of profit.
• Improved Island Aesthetics: A weed-free island instantly looks more polished and ready for landscaping.

FAQs About Leif and Weeding in Animal Crossing

1. Does Leif only appear on certain days?

Leif’s visits to your island are not tied to specific days. He is a random visitor who shows up throughout the week. He usually stays from when he arrives in the morning until 5 AM the next day (when the game resets for most players) before he moves on to visit other players islands.

2. Does Leif’s shop offer other services aside from weeding?

Yes, Leif’s main focus is on selling flowers and shrubs. He carries two vegetable starts, a seasonal and non-seasonal shrub start, and non-native flower seeds that aren’t available at Nook’s Cranny on your island. Also, he buys weeds from you at a higher rate than the Nooklings.

3. How much does Leif pay for weeds?

Leif pays 20 Bells per weed, which is double what Timmy and Tommy at Nook’s Cranny pay (10 Bells per weed). So if you are looking to sell, he is your best option.

4. Is selling weeds to Leif the best way to earn money from them?

Selling weeds to Leif is one way to make money from them but depending on if you value them for crafting materials, you might consider not selling them. If you want quick bells, then yes, it is the best option in terms of sellers. However, items like the Leaf Umbrella can be made from 15 weeds and then sold for more bells than selling the 15 weeds individually, so consider your options.

5. Can you get Leif to stay permanently on your island?

No, Leif is a visitor and will not become a permanent resident. He is programmed to arrive and stay for one full day before moving on, unless you have already visited him on your island that day. He also has a permanent shop on Harv’s Island, which you can unlock later in the game.

6. Can you get Leif to clean weeds on Harv’s Island?

No, Leif’s weeding service is exclusive to your personal island. He does offer his other services of buying weeds and selling gardening items at his shop on Harv’s Island, but cannot clean up the land there.

7. How do you unlock Leif’s shop on Harv’s Island?

To unlock Leif’s shop on Harv’s Island, you first need to complete the initial tutorial with Harvey on his island, and have three villagers on your island. Then you’ll need to donate to the third Lloid on the right, which will let you invite a “botany expert with the greenest of thumbs”. This is how you invite Leif to Harv’s Island.

8. Does the Beautiful Town ordinance in ACNL apply to ACNH?

No, the Beautiful Town ordinance is an Animal Crossing New Leaf (ACNL) feature and not in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). You can’t use it to reduce weed spawn. You have to manually pick them or use Leif’s service.

9. Is there any quick trick to pull weeds other than picking one by one?

Without the use of cheats or mods, there is no quick trick to pick weeds other than picking one by one. You have to pick or shovel all weeds individually.

10. Do weeds respawn in ACNH?

Yes, weeds do respawn in ACNH, but the rate of respawn is slow and sporadic. It is not an immediate or rapid process, typically only 1 or 2 weeds will grow at a time.

11. Is there a limit to how many weeds spawn on your island?

While there isn’t a strict maximum limit, the number of weeds is not unlimited. There is a set point where they slow down, unless you clear all your land.

12. Do weeds affect your island rating?

Yes, having too many weeds can negatively impact your island rating. While some weeds are fine, a vast amount will lower your score. Having less than 100 weeds gives your island 30 development points. After 100, every 30 weeds removes 1 point.

13. What are some uses for weeds besides selling them?

Besides selling, weeds are useful as crafting materials for a number of DIY recipes like medicine and the Hedge fencing item. Also, they can be placed on the ground to act as decor for a more “natural” look.

14. Is it better to use weeds for DIY projects or sell them?

This depends on your priorities. Selling weeds is the quickest way to make Bells, but if you value your island rating and aesthetic, you might want to keep some weeds for crafting, such as for hedge fencing.

15. Can other characters remove weeds?

While Wisp can remove all weeds in Animal Crossing New Leaf, this is not an option in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Leif is the only character who can remove weeds through his service in ACNH.

By utilizing Leif’s convenient weeding service, you can keep your island pristine and weed-free with minimal effort, leaving you more time to enjoy all of the other aspects that Animal Crossing has to offer.