| With summer winding down, it's about time to | | | | inspect your irrigation and fix any problems that |
| think about the landscaping and cleanup projects | | | | become visible. By doing so, you can ensure an |
| you can do this autumn in preparation for the | | | | easy transition from winter to spring. |
| upcoming months. In addition to the obligatory | | | | Aerating is additionally perfect in fall for it |
| raking leaves, fall is the ideal time to do a number | | | | prepares your yard for hostile winter storms. |
| of landscaping projects around the yard. Fall | | | | Aerating allows your landscape to absorb and |
| planting is necessary for a vibrant spring bloom as | | | | funnel water properly rather than having it store. |
| is pruning. Aerating should be done to allow your | | | | Proper water runoff is essential for your lawn's |
| yard to fully absorb and disseminate fall and | | | | health and can make certain a better |
| winter rains or snow. While you may want to | | | | environmental impact. Many lawns, particularly in |
| simply wind down, autumn comes with a number | | | | the Northwest, suffer from soil compaction which |
| of landscape tasks that should be done to better | | | | prevents nutrients from reaching roots. Aerating |
| ensure your yard's health. | | | | is one the best techniques to prevent soil |
| Fall is naturally associated with raking leaves. Many | | | | compaction and should be done ahead of heavy |
| envision darkening afternoons of backbreaking | | | | rains. |
| raking and yet this chore can provide essential | | | | Fall also is the time for planting. Spring bulbs should |
| material for yard growth. Leaves can easily be | | | | be planted during October and it's highly |
| converted to nutrient-rich mulch and spread over | | | | recommended to plant small trees and shrubs in |
| areas of your yard and garden. | | | | early autumn for them to establish healthy roots |
| As autumn approaches, it is essential that you | | | | for spring. One should also prune existing trees |
| keep mowing your lawn, although at greater | | | | and shrubs so as to ensure a healthy bloom in the |
| intervals as the seasons change. In September | | | | spring. |
| you should cut back your watering considerably. | | | | With these tips you can prepare your yard and |
| This time of the year is, also, an ideal time to | | | | garden for the upcoming winter and spring. |