The summer months are filled with yard work that often leaves homeowners tired by the time the season comes to an end. However, when summer is over and fall arrives, yard work isn’t quite over yet. There are still things that need to be done. Honestly, several landscaping tasks are best done in the fall season and will help your property look better than ever next season when you take time to check these items off your list. Mickey’s LawnScapes is here to talk about a fall landscaping checklist that you may want to consider doing as the weather turns from summer to fall.

Tasks Homeowners Should Do During the Fall

By knocking out a fall landscaping checklist, the plants on your property will get what they need to be as healthy and full as possible during the summer.
– Tree Care: Giving your trees some attention in the fall will ensure they are getting the nutrients they need throughout the winter. With deciduous trees, the fall season means that there is a big shift from producing leaves to strengthening the roots throughout winter. Fertilizing your trees at this time of year gives the roots access to vital nutrients.
– Planting: It might seem like you wouldn’t focus on planting anything in the fall, as you get ready to head into winter, but it is actually a great time to focus on some planting. Planting trees is a great idea during the fall. Planting bulbs and perennials is also done in the fall because the cooler temperatures make the transition into the ground much easier on the plants. There is often more moisture in the fall and winter as well to make sure the roots are getting the water they need to get well established in the ground.
– Transplant: If there are perennials and ground covers that you are wanting to divide or move to other areas of your property, the fall season is a great time to do this as well. They are all starting to wind down after growing all summer and aren’t as stressed by the division at this time of year.
– Weeding: As sick as you may be of weeding after a long summer of it, weeding in the fall is important. You will have a far healthier landscape in the spring if you remove the weeds that are there in the fall.
– Mulch: There are several plants in your landscape that would likely benefit from some mulch throughout the winter. It will help keep weeds from germinating and will also help protect your plants from the harsh conditions of winter.

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If you are having a difficult time getting all the items on your fall checklist done, you can turn to Mickey’s LawnScapes to help you get it all done. If there are large projects you would like to tackle next year, this is a great time to work with us to start making plans. Call us today!