Maintaining your landscaping throughout the year is going to look different during each season. Each new season brings a host of potential challenges that your landscape may face. It’s important to be able to prepare for these challenges ahead of time and know how to overcome them. When landscaping during the fall, this statement is no different! Fall brings a new set of challenges to work through and new ideas to implement. We give you the best tips for fall landscaping below!
Stay On Top Of Raking
Fall is when the leaves start falling, and in order to maintain your lawn’s health, you’ll need to rake them! Make sure that you regularly rake leaves and the other debris that may settle on your lawn. These leaves aren’t necessarily dead weight; you can actually put them to use! Once you’ve made your leaf pile, shred or mow over them to break them into little pieces. This will help them decompose, making them a good mulch for your plants when winter arrives! Don’t rely on them as the only mulch to use, however.
Mow and Reseed Your Lawn
Did you know that fall is the best season to reseed your lawn? It can help alleviate the damage caused by the summer months, which you’ll want to repair before winter creeps in. Speaking of winter creeping in, make sure you stay on top of mowing your lawn! When you know that it’s going to be your last mow before the winter months start, make sure you mow it down as much as you can. Otherwise, the grass will mat and lead to bigger issues like snow mold during the winter months.
Water Carefully
So, how much water should you be giving your trees and shrubs before the winter kicks in? You should make sure that they get deep watering just before the winter starts. After you do that, make sure to shut off any sprinkler systems or irrigation systems that may give them more water during the winter. If you leave them on, it could cause your trees, shrubs and grass to not get enough oxygen, which will kill their roots. As long as you moderate it, your landscape should be good to go!
Tree Care With Elliott Tree
If you need some assistance with your trees, Elliott Tree is the perfect place to call! Pruning is an important element of preparing your trees for winter, and it’s a service that we’re happy to provide. In the event that your tree takes a turn for the worse, we can remove it too! To see how our work can improve your trees, contact us today.
