Hurry Hurry Hurry – Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of Fall in Your Yard

Come on down, enjoy the last days of summer with a fun soiree of a party in your yard! Once the last refreshment has been enjoyed, the last water toy put away, and the first leaf has fallen from the mighty oak, it’s time for festivities of a different color in your landscape.

Your yard in the fall likely is a picture of gorgeous oranges, yellows, and greens, but it also serves as a reminder of a laundry list of chores that need to get done – before the harsh of winter makes its approach. So, while we are still in those final days of summer, it is always good to develop a plan of action for how our autumn will go for tending to our landscape.

We are excited to educate you on some fantastic do’s and don’ts for your yard to help you jump-start your fall season.

Do Get Pruny

One of the first events of the festivities is to ensure that proper pruning of shrubs, plants, and flowers gets taken care of. While many aspects of autumn breathe new life into us with whispers of hot cocoa, hats, and mittens, it’s also a reminder of many plant life that is beginning its end.

Many shrubs and plants will likely go into a dormant state, and the limbs die off throughout the winter snow. With the weight of the fluffy white stuff upon them, the limbs are weak and can break quite easily. When this happens, it damages the plant and leaves unwanted debris just lying about your yard. Pruning will help alleviate this concern.

Don’t Let Sleeping Leaves Lie.

We all like to conjure images of children jumping in great piles of leaves, with scarves wrapped around their necks, giggling madly as they toss armfuls of why it is color in the air. We encourage our readers to ensure that this happens at least a few times throughout the autumn season.

However, once all have had the fun, we encourage our readers to ensure that every last leaf has been appropriately disposed of. Piles of leaves, when left, encourage pests of all shapes and sizes to make a winter home there in their nooks and crannies. Unfortunately, a far more nefarious villain can also create an appearance in the form of snow mold in these pretty piles.

Do Get Sharp

When you have taken the opportunity to check all these wonderful chores off your checklist, you can pat yourself on the back with a job well done. As a final stop, don’t forget to make sure all your tools are properly put away.

By properly, we mean that they must be cleaned, oiled, and sharpened before the end of the season. When your tools are put away dirty and not cared for, the moisture of winter will bring with it rust and ruin to your tools.

Don’t Keep Water in the Pipes.

Water. The all-important spice of life for every living thing. Water can also be hazardous, depending on its shape and form. When water winters in your irrigation system for your plants and flowers, it could potentially destroy the system that provides life to your living landscape.

Just like the pipes for your home, it’s important to empty all the water in your irrigation system. We all know how expensive irrigation systems can become, and repairing them is no different. And unnecessary expense right after the holidays is something nobody wants to have to deal with.

Do Clear the Aerate

One of the tasks that we can’t stress enough, dear readers, is making sure that new life can take this final opportunity before winter to grow. The best way to facilitate this growth and lay the foundation for a superb lawn comes spring is by carefully aerating your lawn.

By creating those strategic holes in your lawn, preceded by filling them with fresh new seed, you minimize the risk for soil compaction when the ground hardens in the winter. You’re also heading off the chances of weed growth as they’ve usually found the exit by then.

Don’t Forget to Mulch.

We all need extra insulation during the cold winter months – that’s why we all eat so much during Thanksgiving! Then, when the weather starts turning chill, we throw our hats, gloves, and coats on to keep toasty warm. Your flower beds deserve the same treatment, don’t they?

When the harshness of winter has set up in our communities, your flower beds will thank you for new insulation from the cold with newly laid mulch in the fall. Mulch that is fresh and abundant acts as a great temperature regulator for the soil beneath. Mulch also helps retain moisture throughout its time to ensure that your flowers’ roots are getting the steady supply it needs.

Do Get One Last Feeding In

Like we said, most living things on the planet tend to fatten up before the cold sets in, so we may keep the insulation intact before the thaws of spring come upon us. Your lawn, plants, flowers, and trees are no different.

Taking the time to fertilize your landscape well before the coming winter months, when the weather is still warm enough for it to do some good but not hot enough to do more damage, is a great practice. Then, you can ensure that you’re living things that go dormant during the wintertime will stay nice and full throughout the quiet months.

Don’t Do It All By Your Lonesome

This list made look daunting and overwhelming – especially when the hot apple cider is calling your name. But, fear not, our friends! This list is the perfect job for the experts at EKG Lawn Services to start immediately. We will keep your lawn’s heart beating strong throughout the autumn and winter months, so come spring, you can celebrate again! Now, don’t forget to get a good running start to your jump in the leaves!