Hello
Friends,
AERATE THE LAWN.
If you want
your yard to be green and healthy, strap these attachments onto your
shoes, which will pierce holes in
your soil to allow water and fertilizer to seep deeper. "This will make
sure you have a great looking lawn next year," says Bryan
Clayton, CEO and co-founder of GreenPal.
OVERSEED THE
TURF.
After
aerating the lawn, Clayton recommends sprinkling your yard with tons of
grass seed. "Fall is the absolute best time of year to do this as the
temperatures are cool enough for the seed to germinate and get established for
the following year," he says.
REMOVE DEAD
ANNUALS.
Clayton is
right when he says nothing looks worse than dead annuals in a baron winter
landscape. "Performing this chore before November 1st will put you in good
shape for the upcoming winter," he says
PRUNE
PLANTS.
After
disposing of annuals, cut back dead and wilted stems on herbaceous and
perennial plants. "This will give your backyard a tidy look,"
says Desiree Thomson, a professional gardener. Some of these plants can even be divided and
distributed around your yard.
INSPECT THE
FENCE.
To prevent
any issues in your fence from getting worse during the colder
seasons, Thomson recommends inspecting yours and fixing any holes, chipped
boards or broken pieces. "You can even give it a fresh coat of paint while
you're at it," she says.
PICK UP
LEAVES.
Otherwise,
the places leaves pile up will kill your grass. "Leaves also contain
different bacteria and when left in mulch beds, they can alter the chemical
makeup of any flower garden," says Teris Pantazes, co-founder of efynch.com. These gorilla hands make the job quicker and easier.
CLEAN
GUTTERS.
"Clearing gutters
on the roof helps you avoid all kinds of problems, like wood rotting
along the roof line," says Clayton. "You'll be glad you did." If
you don't own a ladder, buy a gutter cleaner
head you can
extend the length of the handle on.
DRAIN POOLS
AND PONDS.
Leaves that
falling into pools and fountains will clog pumps, dirty water and
introduce algae, according to Pablo Solomon, a green designer. "I drain my pools and ponds until the leaves quit
falling and then give them a thorough cleaning and refill them for the
winter," he says.
REFILL BIRD
FEEDERS.
As the
weather gets colder, it's harder for birds to find food. "Think about your
winged buddies and refill the bird
feeders, or, if
you don't have one in your garden, now is the perfect time to make (or buy)
one," says Thomson.
Plant Bulbs
Thomson
points out that planning is an important part of preparing your garden for the
next growing season. “You should plant bulbs of spring-flowering plants in
September, because the soil is still warm and they will get enough moisture
from the rains,” she says. Pro tip: A drill attachment makes this way easier.
PLANT HARDY
VEGGIES.
Another variety
to focus on: vegetables. "When winter comes, you'll be
glad you planted carrots, broccoli, onions, peas, spinach and more to
make delicious soups," says Charlie Capps, director of gardening
for windowbox.com.
CHECK THE
DRIVEWAY.
"Ice is
the top killer of driveways," says Pantazes. "Look for cracks
and have them filled." This will help prevent minor issues from becoming
bigger (and more expensive) come spring. This water pressure
broom will help
you clear the cement and take a close look.
LIGHT THE
WAY.
Since
shorter days and longer evenings are ahead come fall and winter, it's
important to set your yard up to prevent injuries. "Make sure
pathways are well lit to increase safety for you and guests alike,"
says Capps.
CLEAN AND
STORE FURNITURE.
"If you
leave it out during the constant rain in the autumn, and the harsh winter
conditions, garden
furniture gets
damaged and you can't repair it that easily," says Thomson. Meaning
your furniture will last way longer if you do this one simple chore.
TEST SOIL.
If you've
never taken a soil sample, September is the best time to do it. "Assessing
your soil health in the fall gives you time to correct nutrient deficiencies
and pH problems before spring," says Sid Sexton, owner of Sexton Lawn & Landscape.
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3376 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84403
801-627-6500
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