Prepare Your Beds
Mulching beds around your trees and shrubs is extremely
important in order to help prevent weeds from growing back, to provide warmth
for your plants during the colder temperatures and to eliminate moisture. Trim
back your perennials, annuals and bulbs properly to reduce any remaining
diseases from the winter. Whether it is trimming Hydrangeas or cutting back
your beautiful Daylilies and Heuchera, the correct approach in the fall will
ensure their beauty next year.
Last Chance for Planting
The best time for planting is Fall. There is still some time
to revamp your landscaping by adding new plants or replacing the older ones.
Keep in mind that it is best to plant your shrubs and trees sooner than later,
while they are still dormant, to give them the best opportunity for growth come
springtime.
Fall Fertilization
It’s not too late to fertilize. In fact, fertilization in
the fall will boost the root system and help you achieve that beautiful lush
green lawn that we all strive for.
Pruning
Pruning during this time of year promotes fast re-growth in
the spring. The leaves have all fallen and the “woody” plants are dormant
making it easier to trim. Pruning is necessary to remove dead,
diseased, broken or overlapping limbs. It reduces the weight of branches that
are prone to breakage from storms or heavy snowfall. Pruning properly drives
away those pesky critters and diseases, which also means it’s less work for you
in the long run.
Helpful Tip: Importance of Clearing Up the Leaves from your Lawn
Remember to remove
leaves in order to prevent mold disease, for proper growth, and for cleanliness
of your property.
While these are all good
reasons to get rid of the leaves, there is one important factor to keep in mind
(that is not so obvious), which is to help nature step in by allowing the
sunlight and plants to work together. This is a crucial time for grasses to rejuvenate themselves and
strengthen their roots.
Fallen leaves can
overshadow and prevent grass from growing properly (if at all). That being
said, remove those excess leaves and your lawn will thank you in the end.
