Fall Clean Up

It seems like the temperature is falling just as fast as the leaves are this year and that means it’s time to get the yard ready for winter. Apart from raking leaves, there are several things that you should do now, to help ensure that your yard is ready for winter. Following these simple steps, will help keep your lawn and plants healthy through the winter.

• Rake leaves off of lawn and out from in between plants. Leaf litter makes a great place for mice and other critters to take cover in for the winter.
• Cut back Perennials close to the ground. Some grasses however, can be left up for the winter. Just remember to cut them back early enough in spring.
• Treat your lawn with a winterizing fertilizer. This is perhaps, the most important lawn fertilization you should do. It will encourage root growth which helps your lawn stay green throughout the summer.
• Cover delicate plants with burlap or Styrofoam cones. North West winds can damage certain plants and even cause severe dieback.
• Bring clay and plastic pots indoors to prevent cracking.
• Protect plants susceptible to Rabbit or Deer damage with wire mesh. For Rabbits, place a 3’ high wire mesh barrier around the plant, for Deer, place a 5’ mesh far enough away so the deer can’t reach the branches.
• Wrap the trunks of new or young “soft” trees like maples with a tree wrap. This will prevent frost cracking over the winter.

These are just a few simple things that you can do to prepare your yard for winter. Every landscape is different and some properties require a more specialized approach. If your property has gotten overwhelming try calling in the professionals. The professionals at Breckenridge landscape will customize a fall cleanup plan for your property that suits your needs and keeps your property looking its best. Call us today for your consultation. 262-364-1719