One of the best things about gardening and enjoying your yard is the deepening connection one enjoys with the seasons and cycles of the year. Being in nature inevitably means being in touch with nature. Perhaps you’ve noticed the chill in the air, and seen the colorful fall leaves all over the ground.
Autumn is definitely here. Let’s talk about what tasks you’ll want to take on now in order to keep your lawn looking great. Some of these jobs are things you can do yourself, while others you may want to call in some help from your local lawn service.
Protect Trees, Shrubs, and Foundation Plantings Against The Coming Winter
Trees and shrubs represent the largest investment many homeowners make in their landscape. Obviously you want these often expensive plants to live as long as possible. This means taking special care in the fall to protect your trees, shrubs, and foundation plantings against the coming winter.
Carefully inspect all plants for signs of breakage or disease. Treat any problems appropriately – your local arborist or yard care company can help you with this, if need be – and then support and wrap plants according to best practices. Burlap or other open weave fabrics are used most often to protect shrubberies.
When Is the Right Time to Put Outdoor Plants to Bed for the Winter?
New England winters are unpredictable. It’s better to err on the side of caution and protect your gardens and shrubs a little too early than to wait too long and lose them to heavy snows and ice.
But Before Bed, A Snack: Pembroke Lawn Fertilization Services
All of your plants, including the grass in your yard, need nutrition to thrive. They especially need this nutrition before the cold winter temperatures and snow arrives. Winter is hard on plants. An extra boost of nutrition helps them stay strong and hang on for spring. Make sure your lawn has one last good application of fertilizer before winter gets here!
