How To Best Prepare Your Landscape For The Winter

It doesn’t feel like winter is coming yet, which means there’s still time for you to get in some last minute landscaping projects before the cold really hits. While many think pre-winter landscaping chores only consists of regular leaf cleanup, there are actually quite a few maintenance tasks that can be completed before the weather turns icy cold.

 

Mulch

A layer of mulch adds interest to plant beds, but more importantly offers protection. In addition to enhancing your curb appeal a fresh layer of mulch insulates your garden beds. After the first frost it’s best to add a 3” layer of pine needles, wood chip mulch or pine straw to your plant beds. Mulch retains moisture, which is important for your plants in the winter.

 

Fertilize

Fertilizing your lawn as well as all plants and shrubs in your yard is a very important fall prep step. If you’re unsure of what product to use, consider having the pH level of your soil tested. By fertilizing in the fall, you’re feeding your greenery with nutrients that it will store during the winter months, so come spring your landscape will look spectacular.

 

Cleanup

Now here’s one fall maintenance task that most people are familiar with. As the leaves fall, grab that rake and clean them up. If leaves are not cleared off of your landscape, the carpet of crunchy leaves could actually discolor your grass by blocking out sunlight and air.  In addition to raking leaves, spend some time removing dead foliage, dried stems, debris in vegetable beds, etc. This cleanup is important to avoid attracting bugs and animals and will enhance your landscape.

 

Too busy to tend to your landscape? Not to worry, at Rizzo Masonry and Landscaping we can provide the maintenance projects that your lawn needs in order to prepare for the impending winter. For pricing information click here for a quote.