The air is cooling down, the kids are back in school, you’re wearing a sweatshirt and the leaves are all turning yellow and red. Fall is here.
You might not think of this season as the best to hire a landscaper, but contracting landscaping services during these cooler months will prepare your yard for a great comeback come springtime. Here’s what should be done to your lawn or backyard during the autumn:
- Aerate the lawn: Is rain leaving pools on your grass? Have the lawn aerated, so the water and nutrients and water can reach the roots. For small plots, a garden fork should suffice, while a walk-behind aerator should be used for larger areas.
- One last mow: Yes, the lawn mower will be going into hibernation until it makes a miraculous return in late March or early April. Give it one last spin by cutting the grass one last time. Disease will have a harder time with shorter grass, and raking will be much easier as the leaves will have nothing to grab onto.
- Plant new shrubs: There’s nothing quite like a great head start to encourage plant growth. Planting in the fall will give roots a chance to establish themselves, as the soil will be cool and moist during the autumn.
You’ll also want to:
- Give young plants a good mulching
- Trim off dead limbs and remove dying perennials
- Feed your grass
- Winterize your sprinklers or irrigation system
Minneapolis landscaping company Environmental Design will get your lawn and yard ready to survive another winter. Contact us today by visiting www.EnvironmentalDesignLandscaping.com.
