You may still be picking one final tomato and experiencing the last flower blooms however it is time to take care for all those pre winter tasks that will help make next year’s yard and garden even more lovely. Here’s a list to hit before the snow starts falling.
Approaches to Prep Your Yard for Winter
1. Take care of those bald spots
Over-seeding bald spots while in the fall is similar to Rogaine for the lawn. Autumn’s a great time for aerating, too.
2. Leave ornamental grass alone
Don’t cut back the tops of ornamental grasses before early spring. The top growth helps insulate the root, keeping the source of next year’s growth nice and snug.
3. Empty the tank
Store your mower having an empty tank over the winter. Have a little bit of gas left? Mow over the leaves on your lawn to get a natural mulch.
4. While we’re talking about mulch…
Mulching in fall may be even more necessary for plants than executing it in spring. Spreading two to three inches of mulch around trees and shrubs helps protect roots from frost so it helps retain moisture during cold, dry winter time.
5. Take care of your hose and pipes
Drain your hoses and store them in the basement, shed or garage. Blow out your sprinkler system. Drain your water features. Stash watering cans, especially galvanized steel cans, indoors. Water remaining during the winter can freeze, expand and damage all of them.
6. Put the tools to sleep
Before storing your garden tools for the winter, clean them off and, if required, sharpen them. Rub a little bit of linseed oil into wooden handles in order to avoid cracking. When it’s time for you to pull them out in the spring, you’re going to be ready to go.
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